Ch.2 Workforce Safety and Wellness

Question 1

Explain the steps that contribute to wellness
and resilience and their importance in managing stress. (pp 31–38)

Answer 1

-Good health
-Nutrition, sleep, positive relationships (fam, friends, colleagues), mindfulness

Question 2

Identify the risks and hazards of sleep deprivation in EMS. (pp 35–36)

Answer 2

-Med errors, vic crashes
-Long term: hypertension, sleep apnea, respiratory issues, diabetes, depression
-Increase stress=vicious cycle

Question 3

Additional routes of transmission

Answer 3

Foodborne
Vector-borne: spread by animals or insects (rabies, lyme disease, black plague)

Question 4

Summarize postexposure management of exposure to patient blood or body fluids, including completing a postexposure report.
(pp 53–54)

Answer 4

-Turn over pt care
-clean with soap + water. Rinse eyes for 20 min asap if exposed
-Activate infection control plan
-Exposure report timely
-Post exposure treatment if needed/possible