Chapter 1 - EMS Safety and Well Being of the Paramedic Flashcards
Acceptance
A grief stage in which the individual has come to terms with the reality of his or her imminent death.
Addiction
The involvement in a repetitive behavior (gambling, substances, etc.). In physical addiction the individual has become dependent on an external substance and develops physical withdrawal.
Addictive Behavior
The involvement in repetitive behavior such as gambling or substance abuse.
Alarm Reaction
The body’s autonomic, sympathetic nervous system response to stimuli designed to prepare the individual to fight or flee.
Anger
A stage in the grieving process in which the individual is upset by the stated future loss of life.
Anxiety
The sometimes vague feeling of apprehension, uneasiness, dread, or worry that often occurs without a specific source or cause identified. It is also a normal response to a perceived threat.
Bargaining
A stage of the grieving process. The individual may attempt to “cut a deal” with a higher power to accomplish a specific goal or task.
Burnout
Exhaustion to the point of not being able to perform one’s job effectively.
Circadian
A daily rhythmic activity cycle based on 24-hour intervals or events that occur at approximately 24-hours intervals, such as certain physiologic occurrences.
Circadian Rhythm
The 24-hour cycle that relates to work and rest time.
Clean
To wash with soap and water.
Denial
A common defense mechanism that presents with feelings of disbelief, such as “no, that can’t be right” when a life-threatening or terminal diagnosis is received; one of the stages of grief response.
Depression
A stage in the grieving process characterized by sorrow and lack of interest in the things that produce please and other signs and symptoms seen in depression from other causes.
Disinfect
To clean with an agent that should kill many or, or most, surface organisms.
Distress
Stress that is perceived as negative; it may be seen as physical or mental pain or suffering.
Eustress
Stress that occurs from events, people, or influences that are perceived as good or positive. Eustress can increase productivity and performance.
Exhaustion
the last stage of the stress response and the body’s inability to respond appropriately to subsequent stressors.
Exhaustion Stage
Occurs when the body’s resistance to a stressor (decreased reaction to the stress; tolerance) and the ability to adapt fail; the ability to respond appropriately to other stressors may then fail; the immune system can be affected, and the individual may be at risk physically or emotionally.
Exposure
When blood or body fluids come in contact with eyes, mucous membranes, non intact skin, or through a needle stick; it also can occur through inhalation and ingestion.
Incubation Period
The time between exposure to a disease pathogen and the appearance of the first signs of symptoms.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Equipment used to protect personnel and includes items such as gloves, eyewear, masks, respirators,and gowns.
Resistance
The amount of weight moved or lifted during isotonic exercise.
Resistance Stage
The stage in stress response in which the specific stimulus no longer elicits and alarm reaction.
Standard Precautions
Infection control practices in health care designed to be observed with every patient and procedure and prevent the exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Sterilize
To kill all microorganisms
Stress
Mental, emotional, or physical pressure, strain, or tension resulting from stimuli.
Stressor
A stimulus that produces stress
