Chapter 2: Well-Being of the EMT Flashcards

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1
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It is important that an EMT takes care of their own health and well-being by focusing on:

A

Prevention and wellness

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2
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Organisms that cause infection, such as viruses and bacteria, are:

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Pathogens

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3
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Equipment and procedures that protect you from the blood and body fluids of the patient are referred to as:

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Standard precautions

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4
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Gloves, masks, and gowns are example of:

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PPE

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5
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The positive form of stress that helps people work under pressure and respond effectively is:

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Eustress

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6
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A communicable disease that results in an infection that causes inflammation of the liver is:

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Hepatitis

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The goal of a critical incident stress debriefing is to:

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Assist emergency care workers in dealing with the stress of an incident

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8
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The first stage of stress is also known as:

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Alarm reaction

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9
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The reaction to death and dying in which a patient seeks to postpone death, even for a short time is:

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Bargaining

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10
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If an EMT follows the same path in and out of a crime scene, this helps to:

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Prevent disturbing the crime scene

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The agency that has issued strict guidelines detailing precautions against exposure to bloodborne pathogens is the:

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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12
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Gloves to be used when there is the potential for contact with blood and other body fluids should be made out of what material?

A

Vinyl

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13
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Personal protective equipment includes all of the following EXCEPT:

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Scrubs

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14
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In cases where tuberculosis is suspected, use a:

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HEPA respirator

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15
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A situation that would usually call for the use of a gown as protection would be one involving:

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Childbirth

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16
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The set of conditions resulting from a patients immune system being attacked by the human immunodeficiency virus is known as:

A

AIDS

17
Q

The three words that sums up the actions required to respond to danger are:

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Plan, observe, react

18
Q

A delayed stress reaction is more commonly known as a(n):

A

Posttraumatic stress disorder

19
Q

The test that can detect exposure to Tuberculosis is the

A

TST test

20
Q

Under the RYAN White CARE Act, the officials in every emergency response organization who gather facts about possible emergency responder exposure to infectious diseases are the:

A

Designated officers

21
Q

[_________] are spread by tiny droplets sprayed during breathing, coughing, or sneezing

A

Airborne pathogens

22
Q

Standards precautions are also referred to as:

A

Infection control

23
Q

[________] refers to the introduction of disease or infectious materials.

A

Contamination

24
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OSHA rules state that employers must develop a written exposure control plan and must provide emergency care providers with training, immunizations, and proper:

A

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

25
Q

Protective eyewear should provide protection from the [______] and the [______].

A

Front; Sides

26
Q

EMS personnel treating a patient suspected of having Tuberculosis should use a(n) [_______] or [_______] respirator.

A

N95; HEPA

27
Q

Before a vaccine was available, the infectious disease that killed the largest number of health-care workers in the United States each year was [_________].

A

Hepatitis B

28
Q

The [_________] is the time between contact and first appearance of symptoms.

A

Incubation period

29
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The main culprits in the transmission of many deadly infectious diseases are [______] and [_________].

A

Blood; Body fluids

30
Q

Hepatitis B and HIV/AIDS are examples of diseases that are transmitted by contact with [______].

A

Blood

31
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Stress has a positive form called [______] and a negative form called [______].

A

Eustress; Distress

32
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Signs and symptoms of a(n) [_____________] include the onset of difficulty breathing or chest pain just after a catastrophe.

A

Acute Stress Reaction

33
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The great pandemic of 1918 and the recent outbreaks of the Avian and Swine strains are examples of the [______] virus.

A

Influenza

34
Q

The EMT’s first priority at scenes involving violence is to be certain that the [_______].

A

Scene is safe

35
Q

List at least 5 key elements of the OSHA standards designed to protect emergency responders who have been exposed to bloodborne pathogens

A
  • Infection exposure control plan
  • Adequate education & training
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Methods of control
  • Hepatitis B vaccination
  • Housekeeping
  • Labeling
  • Post exposure evaluation
36
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List at least 5 signs & symptoms of stress

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  • Irritability w/ family, friends, & coworkers
  • Inability to concentrate
  • Difficulty sleeping/nightmares
  • Loss of appetite
  • Loss of interest in work
  • Loss of interest in sexual activity
  • Anxiety
  • Indecisiveness
  • Isolation
  • Guilt
37
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List 4 types of calls that have a higher potential for causing stress in EMS providers

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  • Multiple casualty incidents (MCI)
  • Severe injuries
  • Calls involving children & infants
  • Death of coworker
  • Abuse & neglect
38
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List and define 5 emotional stages a dying patient may go through

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  • Denial: “Not me”, patient denies that they are dying
  • Anger: “Why me?”, patient becomes angry at the situation
  • Bargaining: “OK, but first let me-“, patient wants to postpone death, if even for a short while
  • Depression: Patient is sad and depressed about the situation
  • Acceptance: Patient accepts death
39
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List and explain the actions required of the EMT to respond to danger

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  • Plan: Know what to do in an emergency & prepare in advance
  • Observe: Be aware of surroundings & potential sources of danger
  • React: “3 R’s” of reacting, 1. Retreat to safe location, 2. Radio for help, 3. Reevaluate the situation for safety