Ch 2 - Well-being of the EMT Flashcards
1
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Pathogen
A
organisms that cause infection
2
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Ryan White CARE Act
A
Federal act that allows healthcare workers to find out if they were exposed to a infectious disease
3
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Designated Officer
A
person under the Ryan White CARE Act who is responsible for sharing information about exposures
4
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3 Stages of stress response
A
Alarm reaction –> stages of resistance –> exhaustion
5
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3 Types of stress reaction
A
Acute; Delayed; Cumulative
6
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Critical Incident
A
any situation that triggers a stress response
7
Q
Good stress
A
Eustress
8
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Bad stress
A
distress
9
Q
When are critical incident stress debriefings typically held?
A
24-72 from event
10
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Three “r’s” of reacting to danger
A
Retreat-Radio-Reevaluate
