Chapter 1 - EMS Safety and Well Being of the Paramedic

Question 1

Acceptance

Answer 1

A grief stage in which the individual has come to terms with the reality of his or her imminent death.

Question 2

Addiction

Answer 2

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.

Question 3

Addictive Behavior

Answer 3

The involvement in repetitive behavior such as gambling or substance abuse.

Question 4

Alarm Reaction

Answer 4

The body’s autonomic, sympathetic nervous system response to stimuli designed to prepare the individual to fight or flee.

Question 5

Anger

Answer 5

A stage in the grieving process in which the individual is upset by the stated future loss of life.

Question 6

Anxiety

Answer 6

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.

Question 7

Bargaining

Answer 7

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.

Question 8

Burnout

Answer 8

Exhaustion to the point of not being able to perform one’s job effectively.

Question 9

Circadian

Answer 9

A daily rhythmic activity cycle based on 24-hour intervals or events that occur at approximately 24-hours intervals, such as certain physiologic occurrences.

Question 10

Circadian Rhythm

Answer 10

The 24-hour cycle that relates to work and rest time.

Question 11

Clean

Answer 11

To wash with soap and water.

Question 12

Denial

Answer 12

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.

Question 13

Depression

Answer 13

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.

Question 14

Disinfect

Answer 14

To clean with an agent that should kill many or, or most, surface organisms.

Question 15

Distress

Answer 15

Stress that is perceived as negative; it may be seen as physical or mental pain or suffering.

Question 16

Eustress

Answer 16

Stress that occurs from events, people, or influences that are perceived as good or positive. Eustress can increase productivity and performance.

Question 17

Exhaustion

Answer 17

the last stage of the stress response and the body’s inability to respond appropriately to subsequent stressors.

Question 18

Exhaustion Stage

Answer 18

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.

Question 19

Exposure

Answer 19

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.

Question 20

Incubation Period

Answer 20

The time between exposure to a disease pathogen and the appearance of the first signs of symptoms.

Question 21

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Answer 21

Equipment used to protect personnel and includes items such as gloves, eyewear, masks, respirators,and gowns.

Question 22

Resistance

Answer 22

The amount of weight moved or lifted during isotonic exercise.

Question 23

Resistance Stage

Answer 23

The stage in stress response in which the specific stimulus no longer elicits and alarm reaction.

Question 24

Standard Precautions

Answer 24

Infection control practices in health care designed to be observed with every patient and procedure and prevent the exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Question 25

Sterilize

Answer 25

To kill all microorganisms

Question 26

Stress

Answer 26

Mental, emotional, or physical pressure, strain, or tension resulting from stimuli.

Question 27

Stressor

Answer 27

A stimulus that produces stress