Ch 2 Questions Flashcards
The stage of the grieving process where an attempt is made to secure a prize for good behavior or promise to, change one’s lifestyle is known as:
Bargaining
From the age 1 to the of age of 40,_________ is the leading cause of death.
Trauma
The stage of the grieving process that involves refusal to accept diagnosis or care is known as:
Denial
The stage of the grieving process where the person is ready to die is known as:
Acceptance
When providing support for grieving person, it is okay to say:
“I’m sorry”
When grieving, family members may express:
Rage, anger, despair
__________ is a response to the anticipation of danger.
Anxiety
Signs of anxiety include all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Diaphoresis
B. Comfort
C. Hyperventilation
D. Tachycardia
Comfort
Fear may be expressed as:
Anger, bed dreams, restlessness
If you find that you are the target of the patient’s anger, make sure that you:
Are safe
Do not take the anger or insults personally
Are tolerant and do not become defensive
When caring for critically ill or injured patients,__________ will be decreased if you can keep the patient informed at the scene.
Confusion
Anxiety
Feelings of helplessness
When acknowledging the death of a child, reactions vary, but_________ is/are common.
Shock
Disbelief
Denial
Negative forms of stress include all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Long hours
B. Exercise
C. Shift work
D. Frustration of losing a patient
Exercise
Stessors include_________ situations or conditions that may cause a variety of physiologic, physical, and psychological responses.
Emotional
Physical
Environmental
Prolonged or excessive stress has been proven to be a strong contributor to:
Heart disease
Hypertension
Cancer
_________ occur(s) when insignificant stessors accumulate to a larger stress-related problem.
Cumulative stress
Events that can trigger critical incident stress include:
Mass-casualty
Serious injury or traumatic death of a child
Death or serious injury of a coworker in the line of duty
The quickest source of energy is________; however, this supply will last less than a day and is consumed in greater quantities during stress.
Glucose
Stress management strategies include:
Changing work hours
Changing your attitude
Changing partners
Prolonged or excessive exposure to stress is known as:
Cumulative stress
The safest, most reliable sources for long-term energy production are:
Carbohydrates
A__________ is any event that causes anxiety and mental stress to emergency workers.
Stressor
A CISD meeting is an opportunity to discuss your:
Feelings
Fears
Reactions to an event
Components of the CISM system include:
Preinicident stress education
Defusing
Spouse and family support
Sexual harassment is defined as:
Any unwelcome sexual advance
Unwelcome requests for sexual favors
Unwelcome verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature
Drug and alcohol use in the workplace can result in all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Increased absenteeism
B. Enhanced treatment decisions
C. An increase in accidents and tension among workers
D. Lessened ability to render emergency medical care because of mental or physical impairment
Enhanced treatment decisions
You should begin protecting yourself:
As soon as you are dispatched
___________ is/are contact with blood, body fluids, tissues, or airborne droplets by direct or indirect contact.
Exposure
Modes of transmission for infectious diseases include:
Blood or fluid splash
Surface contamination
Needle stick exposure
The spread of HIV and hepatitis in the health care setting can usually be traced to:
Careless handling of sharps
__________ is equipment that blocks entry of an organism into the body.
Personal protective equipment
Recommended immunizations include the:
MMR vaccine
Hepatitis B vaccine
Influenza vaccine
Which of the following is an example of scene hazard?
A. Electricity
B. Vehicle collision
C. Fire
D. All of the above
All of the above
You can use a solution of bleach and water at a__________ dilution to clean the unit.
1:10
Hazardous materials in vehicles and buildings should be clearly identified using:
Placards
Factors to take into consideration for potential violence include:
Poor impulse control
Substance abuse
Depression
