Chapter 2 Study Guide Flashcards
List the most stressful types of calls
A patient who reminds you of a close family member
Very young or old patients
Critical patients
Death
Unusual danger
Violence
Unusual sights, smells, or sounds
Mass casualties
What can the EMR do in effort to prevent & reduce stress?
Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of stress
Adjust your lifestyle to include stress-reducing activities
Learn which services and resources are available to help you.
List & define the five stages of reaction to death & dying
Denial: Patient can not believe what is happening.
Anger: Normal reaction to stress and will sometimes be directed to the EMR.
Bargaining: The act of trying to make a deal to postpone death.
Depression: The patient is usually silent or seems to retreat into their own world.
Acceptance: Patient understands that death and dying cannot be changed
List the warning signs to help the EMR recognize stress
Irritability
Inability to concentrate
Change in normal disposition
Difficulty sleeping or nightmares
Anxiety
Indecisiveness
Guilt
Loss of appetite or overeating
Loss of interest in work or sexual relations
Isolation
Feelings of hopelessness
Alcohol or drug misuse or abuse
Physical symptoms
List ways an EMR can prevent stress
Eat
Drink
Be merry
Know the difference between tuberculosis & hepatitis B
Tuberculosis (TB) is an transmitted through air-borne pathogens. (Droplets from the respiratory system).
Hepatitis B is a blood-borne pathogen and can also be transmitted by direct contact with infected blood. (Far more contagious than HIV).
List standard precautions the EMR should take when caring for patients
Assume all patients are potentially infected with blood-borne pathogens.
Use PPE.
Wear approved gloves, and change after contact with patient
Wear a protective mask or face shield if you anticipate blood.
Wash your hands with soap and water.
Do not recap, cut, or bend used needles.
What is the most important consideration to you as an EMR?
Scene Safety (Includes your safety and safety of all other people present at the scene)
What immunization are recommended for EMS providers?
Influenza, tetanus prophylaxis, and hepatitis B
What does the acronym PACE stand for?
primary, alternative, contingency, and emergency
What are the three most common routes of transmission & given an example of each
Airborne pathogens: TB
Blood-borne pathogens: HIV
Direct contact: MRSA
Contact with infected blood
Contact with airborne droplets
Direct contact with infectious agents
Vitals
Pulse: Norm. BPM (60-100), Quality (Strong/Weak), Rhythm (Regular/Irregular)
Respiratory Rate: Norm. RR. (12-20), Ease (Non-labored/Labored), Depth (Shallow, Normal, Deep).
Differentiate between an auscultated & palpated blood pressure
Auscultated: Listen
Palpated: Feel
What is the average adult respiratory rate & pulse rate?
Pulse: BPM 60-100
Respiratory Rate: RR 12-20
Describe depth & ease of a respiratory rate
Ease: How easily can they breathe (Labored/Non-labored)
Depth: How deep their breaths are (Shallow, Normal, Deep).
