Chapter 2 - The Well-Being of the EMT Flashcards
An emergency involving multiple patients is what?
Multiple-Casualty Incident (MCI)
What are the stages of grief?
Denial or “not me.” Anger or “why me?” Bargaining or “OK, but first let me…” Depression or “OK, but I haven’t…” Acceptance or “OK, I’m not afraid.”
What are some approaches in dealing with the patient and family members confronted with death or dying?
Recognize the patient’s needs. Be Tolerant of angry reactions. Listen empathetically. Do not falsely reassure. Offer as much comfort as you realistically can.
Equipment that protects the EMS worker from infection and/or exposure to the dangers of rescue operations is called what?
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
A state of physical and/or psychological arousal to a stimulus is known as what?
Stress
What does this symbol represent?
Biohazard
The removal or cleansing of dangerous chemicals and other dangerous or infectious materials is called what?
Decontamination
What is the comprehensive system that includes education and resources to both prevent stress and to deal with stress appropriately when it occurs?
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
What are some of the causes of stress for an EMT?
Multiple Casualty Incidents (MCI) - Calls involving infants and children - Severe injuries - Abuse and neglect - Death of a coworker
What are the three types of stress reaction?
- Acute 2. Delayed 3. Cumulative
We describe _______ _______ as a strict form of infection control that is based on the assumption that all blood and other body fluids are infectious.
Standrad Precautions
When is it OK to enter a potentially violent scene?
Once the police have secured it and told you it’s safe.
The organisms that cause infection, such as viruses and bacteria are known as what?
Pathogens
What are the three stages of stress?
- Alarm Reaction 2. Stage of resistance 3. Exhaustion
The release of a harmful substance into the environment makes the scene become what?
Hazardous Material Incident
