Chapter 2 The Well-Being of the EMT

Question 1

Pathogens

Answer 1

The organisms that cause infection, such as viruses and bacteria.

Question 2

Standard Precautions

Answer 2

A strict form of infection control that is based on the assumption that all blood and other body fluids are infectious.

Question 3

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Answer 3

Equipment that protects the EMS worker from infection and/or exposure to the dangers of rescue operations.

Question 4

Contamination

Answer 4

The introduction of dangerous chemicals, disease, or infectious materials.

Question 5

Stress

Answer 5

A state of physical and/or psychological arousal to a stimulus.

Question 6

Multiple-Casualty Incidents

Answer 6

An emergency involving multiple patients.

Question 7

Critical Incident Stress Management

Answer 7

A comprehensive system that includes education and resources to both prevent stress and to deal with stress appropriately when it occurs.

Question 8

Decontamination

Answer 8

The removal or cleansing of dangerous chemicals and other dangerous or infectious materials.

Question 9

Hazardous material incident

Answer 9

The release of a harmful substance into the environment