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chapter 2 Flashcards

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critical incident stress management

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comprehensive stress management program that is available through some public safety department

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critical incident stress management teams

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be activated to support police / fire / EMS / services in the commonwealth of MA 24/7

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hazards at emergency scenes

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  • infectious disease & blood borne pathogens
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infectious disease

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  • practice body substance isolation also know as standard precautions
  • treat ALL human blood & other bodily fluids & other potentially infectious material ( OPIM) as known to be infectious with a blood borne disease
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standard precautions

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a system of infection control

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4 means of transmission

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  1. direct contact
  2. indirect contact
  3. airborne
  4. vector borne
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puncture wound

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sharp object goes through skin

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mucous membrane contact

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  1. blood
  2. sputum ( salivia )
  3. oral secretions
  4. nasal secretions
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HIV: human immunodeficiency virus

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  • leads to AIDS
  • affect the immune system
  • transfer through contact with infected blood
  • DOES NOT live OUTSIDE the body
  • no vaccine or cure
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HAV : hepatitis A

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  • cause an acute infection of the liver
  • transferred through FECES / CONTACT with food or drinks
  • LIVE OUTSIDE the body for MONTHS
  • vaccine: 2 shots ( 6 months apart) / combined with HBV vaccine
  • treatment: 2 weeks AFTER exposure
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HBV: Hepatitis B

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  • affects the liver & can be acute or chronic infection
  • disease is transferred through blood / semen / other bodily fluids usually through an unprotected exposure
  • CAN LIVE OUTSIDE for at least 7 days
  • vaccine: 3 injections
  • initial injection
  • 2nd & 3rd injection 6 months later
  • titer ( concentration is drawn to ensure immunity)
  • NO CURE
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HCV: Hepatitis C

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  • affects the liver can be acute or chronic infection
  • transferred through contact with infected blood / unprotected exposure
  • CAN LIVE OUTSIDE up to 3 weeks
  • no vaccine
  • several treatment
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symptoms for HAV / HBV / HCV

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  • fever
  • fatigue
  • loss of appetite
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • dark urine
  • joint pain
  • jaundice ( yellowing of the skin or eyes )
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bacterial meningitis

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  • most severe
  • transferred through contact with infected saliva or mucus
  • VACCINE some cases
  • MEDICATIONS available
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viral meningitis

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  • LESS SEVER
  • transferred through contact with infected saliva or mucus
  • NO VACCINE
  • some medications
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meningitis

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  • inflammation of protective coverings of the brain & spinal cord
  • caused by several bacterias not all that get infected will develop
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signs & symptoms of meningitis

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  • fever
  • headache
  • stiff neck
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • increased sensitivity to light
  • altered mental state
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methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

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  • cause serious infections
  • people who have weak immune system
  • transferred through contact with infected skin or bodily fluids or contact with contaminated objects & equipment
  • occur in health care settings
  • NO CURE
  • are medications
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tuberculosis ( TB)

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  • usually attacks the lungs
  • bacteria can attack any part of the body such as kidney / spine & brain
  • fatal
  • transferred through the AIR from 1 person to another ( sneezes / speaks or sings)
  • NO VACCINE
  • CURE
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signs & symptoms of tuberculosis:

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  • bad cough
  • pain in chest
  • weakness or fatigue
  • no appetite
  • chills
  • fever
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standard precautions ( BSI)

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  • assume patients are infected with blood born pathogens
  • use protective equipment
  • always wear gloves
  • DO NOT RECAP CUT OR BEND USED NEEDLES
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proper glove removal technique

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  1. partially remove the first glove by pinching at the wrist
    a. only the outside of the glove
  2. remove the second glove by pinching the exterior with your partially gloved hand
  3. pull the second glove inside out toward the finger tips
    * grasp both gloves with your free hand touching only the clean interior surfaces
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decontamination of equipment HANDCUFFS

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  • spray & let sit 6-7 min or submerge for 6-7 min
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decontamination of equipment BOOTS

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  • spray & let sit 8-10m min

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