Well Being Of EMT Flashcards
1
Q
Hazardous material incident
A
Release of harmful substances into environment
2
Q
Contamination
A
Introduction of dangerous chemicals, disease, or infectious material
3
Q
Decontamination
A
Removing of harmful materials
4
Q
Multiple-casualty incident (MCI)
A
An emergency involving multiple patients
5
Q
Pathogens
A
Organism that causes infection, such as viruses and bacteria
6
Q
PPE
A
Personal protection equipment
7
Q
Standard precautions
A
The assumption that all blood and other body fluids are infectious
8
Q
Critical incident stress management (CISM)
A
A comprehensive system to help deal with stress properly and prevent stress
