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What type of stress reaction would an EMT likely experience when his partner is attacked and stabbed by a drunk patron at a tavern? Acute stress reaction An acute stress reaction results from exposure to a high-stress situation. You may note the reaction not only in the patient or bystanders, but also in yourself, your partner, or other emergency service personnel at the scene of the high-stress incident. Signs and symptoms typically occur immediately or shortly after the incident and may involve cognitive, physical, behavioral, or psychological functions. Delayed and cumulative stress reactions are both manifested after an event (or may be ongoing). What type of mask should EMTs don if they suspect the elderly patient they are caring for has tuberculosis? N95 respirator If you are treating a patient who is suspected of having tuberculosis, you need additional protection. Wear a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) respirator or an N95 respirator. 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Use of sedative drugs Some EMS providers resort to the use of alcohol or drugs, prescription or illegal, in an attempt to reduce the mental and physical stress associated with the job. Overindulgence in alcohol to reduce or relieve stress is a practice that must be avoided. It has consequences for your health and mental function, and it does not get rid of the stress. If you or a fellow EMT is relying on drugs or alcohol, it is necessary to seek professional assistance. What is the overall goal or purpose of a CISM program? Help the EMT deal with stress. Critical incident stress management (CISM) is a process to deal with stress encountered by the EMT. You have been an EMT in a busy system for a number of years. You have noticed over the past several months an increase in your stress levels, and despite trying to mediate this stress through relaxation techniques and exercise, you still feel stressed all the time. 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Which emotional stage of dying might a patient be experiencing if he makes a statement such as, "I know this is going to happen, but first let me. . ."? Bargaining A patient you are caring for states he has hepatitis. You ask him what type, but the patient is unsure. Given the immunization you received before you started working, which type of hepatitis are you immunized against? Hepatitis B The process of killing many, but not all, microorganisms that may be on the surface of an object is called: disinfection What type of pathogen is described as a plantlike microorganism that typically will NOT cause infection in a person with a normally functioning immune system? Fungi Which of the following is one of the five emotional stages experienced by a dying patient? Bargaining Which of the following stress reactions is associated with the condition some EMS providers describe as "burnout"? Cumulative stress reaction Eye protection, protective gloves, gowns, and masks are known as: personal protective equipment. In order to be rested and prepared for a long EMS shift, how many hours of sleep is recommended the night before? 8 to 10 hours
Beyond obtaining required immunizations before beginning work as an EMT, what should one do to reduce the risk of infection? Use Standard Precautions with each patient contact. A spouse who says, "Your job is more important to you than your family!" is likely responding to what type of family stressor due to your EMS career? Long shift hours What is the single most important standard precaution Emts can take to protect themselves from spreading or contracting a disease?Hand hygiene is the most important measure to prevent the spread of infections among patients and DHCP. Education and training programs should thoroughly address indications and techniques for hand hygiene practices before performing routine and oral surgical procedures.
What is the single most important standard precaution Emts can take?Standard precautions include adherence to each of the following components: Hand Hygiene: The single most important intervention employed to prevent infection is hand hygiene. Hands should be washed with soap and water when visibly soiled if at all possible.
Why is the one person method of bag valve mask ventilation not as effective as the two person method?Bag-valve-mask ventilation can be done with one person or two, but two-person BVM ventilation is easier and more effective because a tight seal must be achieved and this usually requires 2 hands on the mask. Unless contraindicated, a pharyngeal airway adjunct is used when performing BVM ventilation.
What is the single most effective way to prevent infections What are two additional ways to control the spread of germs that are spread through the air such as colds quizlet?Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Wash your hands before preparing or eating food, after coughing or sneezing, after changing a diaper, and after using the toilet. When soap and water aren't available, alcohol-based hand-sanitizing gels with at least 60% alcohol can offer protection.
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