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Chapter 2- Workforce Safety and Wellness Flashcards

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wellness is a state of complete …, …, and … well-being

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mental; physical; social

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stress is any event, thought, or action perceived as a

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threat

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… refers to the tactics that have been shown to alleviate or eliminate stress reactions

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stress management

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your body’s three sources of fuel- .., .., and ..– are consumed in increased quantities during times of stress, particularly if physical activity is involved

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carbs; fat; protein

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the quickest source of energy is …, taken from stored … in the liver

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glucose; glycogen

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protein, drawn primarily from …, is a long-term source of fuel

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muscle

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tissues can use … for energy

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fat

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the body conserves … durings tress

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water

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other nutrients that are susceptible to depletion are the … and …. that are not stored byt he body in substantial quantities

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vitamins; minerals

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to perform efficiently, you must eat … food is the fuel that makes the body run

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nutritious food

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limit your consumption of …, …, …, and …

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sugar; fats; sodium; alcohol

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complex carbs rank next to … in their ability to produce energy. ex are pasta, rice and vegetables. these are among the most … sources for long-term energy production

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simple sugars; reliable

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… are also easily converted to energy, but eating too much can lead to obesity, cardiac disease, and other long term health problems

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fats

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fats should be limited to … of calories, and intake should focus on … and … fats while avoiding … or .. fats

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10%; monounsaturated; polyunsaturated; saturated or trans

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when you are in good … you can handle stress more easily

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physical condition

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regular exercise will increase your … and ..

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strength; endurance

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exercise will help you maintain sufficient strength to lift … and …

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patients; heavy equipment

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sleep should be .. and …

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regular; uninterrupted

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eight straight hours of sleep may not be possible, but three … of 2 to 3 hours each will provide similar effects

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sleep episodes

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routine exercise will promote the needed … for restful sleep

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fatigue

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an infectious disease is caused by … within the body

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organisms

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a communicable disease can be spread from … to … and from one … to another

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person; person; species

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infection risk can be minimized by: …, …, …

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immunizations; protective techniques; handwashing

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pathogen: a … that is capable of causing disease

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microorganism

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…: the presence of infectious organisms or foreign bodies on or within objects such as dressings, water, food, needles, wounds, or a patient’s body

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contamination

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…: a situation in which a person has had contact with blood, body fluids, tissues, or airborne particles in a manner that may allow disease transmission to occur

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exposure

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… (PPE): protective equipment that an individual wears to prevent exposure to a pathogen or a hazardous material

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personal protective equipment

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routes of transmission:

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direct; indirect; airborne; foodborne; vector-borne

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all emts are trained in handling

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blood-borne pathogens

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… is the simplest, yet most effective way to control disease transmission.

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handwashing

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wear gloves if there is any possibility for exposure to … or ..

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blood; body fluids

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eye protection protects from …

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blood splatters

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a gown provides protection from …

may not be practical in many situations and may even pose a risk for …

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extensive blood splatter; injury

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wear a … for fluid splatter

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standard surgical mask

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place a surgical mask on any patient with a … use a mask with a … on yourself if the disease is tuberculosis

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communicable disease; particulate air respirator

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mouth-to-mouth resuscitation may

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transmit disease

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with an infected patient, use: .. and … masks

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pocket; bag-valve

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proper disposal of sharps helps to avoid exposure to … and ..

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HIV; hepatitis;

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Follow … and other national guideliens and standards to reduce your risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens and airborne diseases

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OSHA

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… is a major factor in determining which hosts become ill fromw hich germs

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immunity

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…: the organism or individual that is attacked by the infecting agent

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host

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you may be …, or… to particular germs

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immune; resistant

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immunity: having been … or .., able to recover from an …f romt hat germ

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immunized; vaccinated; infection

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begin protecting yourself as soon as you are dispatched: wear …
don appropriate …

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seat belts; PPE

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hazardous materials
upon arrival, look at the scene and try to read any …, …, and … from a distance, perhaps using binoculars
a specially trained and quipped hazardous materials team will be called to the scene to handle … of materials and removal of patients

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labels; placards; identification numbers; removal

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electricity
dealing with … is beyond the scope of EMT training
mark off a .. zone around downed lines using … as landmarks. the safety zone is one span of the power pole’s distances

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downed power lines; danger; utility poles

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electricity:
avoid … to minimize risk of a direct lightning strike
to avoid being injured by ground current, stay away from …, … areas, small …, and …r opes
when lightning is nearby, make yourself the smallest target possible and … all equipment

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high ground; drainage ditches; moist areas; small depressions; wet; drop

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… your clothing and gear regularly–ideally before you reach the scene

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inspect

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turnout gear protects form …, …, … and … and is also called .. gear

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heat; fire; sparks; flashover; bunker

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gloves: protect from …, … and ..

may reduce dexterity in a rescue sit

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heat; cold; cuts

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let the patient know that you are attending to his/her immediate needs. avoid making unprofessional comments during …, treat all patients with dignitiy and respsect

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resuscitation

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… the patient: use brief statements, orient them to their …

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orient; surroundings

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be honest: decide how much info your patient can … and .., allow the patient to be part of the care being given

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understand; accept

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intiail refusal of care: impresson the patient the … of his/her condition without causing undue alarm

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seriousness

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allow for hope: transmit message of hope; it is not your role to tell a patient that he/she is going to …, let the patient know you are doing everything ..

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die; possible

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locate and notify family members: assure the patient that you will take care of … the appropriate people, calsm the patient

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notifying

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children should be cared fro as any dadult. consider variations in …, …, and … when caring for pediatric patients. it is important that a … or … accompany the child to relieve anxiety and assist in care as appropriate

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height; weight; size; relative; responsible adult

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dealing with the death of a child:
the death of a child is a … and … event
help the family through the initial period
provide info about follow-up … and support services

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tragic; dreaded; counseling

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helping the fam;
acknowledge the death in a … place
…, …, and … are common emotions and rxns to a child’s death
if circumstances allow, let the parents .. the child. use your best judgments to determine if this is appropriate. let the family’s actions be your guide
the family may want to see the child, you should allow this. prepare parents for what they will see
… communication may be valuable, such as holding a hand/grasping a shoulder. silence may be more comforting;

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private; shock; denial; disbelief; hold; nonverbal

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death is likely to be either:
quite …
after a …, terminal illness

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sudden; prolonged

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grieving process:

  1. …
  2. …, …
  3. …
  4. …
  5. …
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denial; anger, hostility; barganining; depression; acceptance

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what can the emt do in case of death? 
ask patient and family if there's anything you can do to help
reinforce the ... of the situation
be ... and ..
do not say you know how they feel 
let the patient/family members grieve
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reality; honest; sincere

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general adaptation syndrome:

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alarm; reaction; resistance; recovery; exhaustion

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.. stress rexns occur during a stressful situation

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acute

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… stress rxns manifest after stressful event

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delayed

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… stress rxns: prolonged/ excessive stress

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cumulative

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… can develop; characterized by reexperiencing the event and overrespondingto stimuli that recall the event. … was developed to decrease the likelihood of PTSD

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PTSD; critical incident stress management (CISM)

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CISM defuses responses to … incidents: if it’s not an option, private counseling by mental health professional may be preferable

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critical incidents

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a patient’s reaction may influenced by

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personality traits

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sometimes it is unclear whether a true medical emergency exists:
contact … about need to transport
if in doubt, transport

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medical control

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when multiple agencies respond, it is important to know who is in … and will be issuing orders

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command

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law enforcement .. the scene before your entry, or uses the … and … technique. this involves the tactical use of an impenetrable barrier for protection

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secures; cover; concealment

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most behavioral emergencies do not …, but some do, and you must use caution in such circumstances

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pose a threat

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two types of sexual harassment:
quid pro quo: harasser requests … in exchange for something else, such as a promotion
hostile work environment: jokes, touching, leering, requirests for a date, talking about body parts

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sexual favors

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