Chapter 2-Well Being of the EMT

Question 1

Issued guidelines on exposure precautions from bloodborne pathogens

Answer 1

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Question 2

Typically, gloves should be…

Answer 2

Vinyl or nonlatex

Question 3

If TB is suspected, this must be worn.

Answer 3

N-95 or a HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) respirator

Question 4

Requires public health officers to designate an official responsible for gathering info on infectious disease exposures (blood or air borne)

Answer 4

Ryan White Care Act

Question 5

Three stages of general adaptation syndrome:

Answer 5

1. Alarm Reaction
(Fight or flight)
2. Stage of Resistance 
(Coping-adapted to stimulus)
3. Exhaustion 
(No ability to resist or adapt)

Question 6

Types of stress reactions

Answer 6

1. Acute
2. Delayed (PTSD)
3. Cumulative

Question 7

Positive stress that helps with working under pressure

Answer 7

Eustress

Question 8

Negative stress

Answer 8

Distress

Question 9

Stages of dealing with death

Answer 9

1. Denial
2. Anger
3. Bargaining
4. Depression
5. Acceptance