900s Flashcards

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1
Q

T/F

Exposure determination shall be made without regard to PPE worn

A

True

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2
Q

In regards to universal precautions, members shall not report to work with ________?

A

any s/s of febrile aerosol transmissible disease or with wounds that cannot be completely covered or if body fluid from wound cannot be contained with dressings

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3
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Whos responsibility is it to ensure appropriate PPE is worn?

A

Captains

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4
Q

If risk of communicable disease is present, wear _____?

A

Utility gloves w/ latex gloves underneath

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5
Q

If in public and not assigned to a call (grocery store), 1 member should carry _____?

A

1 way valve, gloves, googles, N95

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6
Q

Who will maintain a sharps injury log, and when must injury be logged by?

A

EMS supervisor

Logged w/in 14 days after reported to EMS sup.

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7
Q

Post Exposure Reporting & Follow Up

A

Members responsibility to report:

  • Verbal report to supervisor immediately, written ASAP
  • reported to Paramedic Receiving Center (PRC) and EMS sup
  • If aerosol transmissible disease exposure, member should be notified ASAP (w/in 72 hrs)
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8
Q

If the Exposure Control Officer is unavailable for testing of source patient, who’s responsible to ensure testing is sought?

A

Exposed members supervisor

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9
Q

Any member potential exposed to ______, should be seen by a doctor ASAP

A

HIV, Hep B or C

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10
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Who can change level of PPE based on conditions found on scene?

A

Capt

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11
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If out of quarters when a call is dispatched, what shall the captain do?

A

Direct unit to safe area to don PPE

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12
Q

When is PES to be used?

A

Only when all other methods of escape have been exhausted

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13
Q

Who is notified in event of PES deployment?

A

IC, RGS, or RIC Captain

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14
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Who must be present and who should be notified if conducting PES training?

A

Qualified instructor or captain, notify BC

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15
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When is PES inspected?

A

Annually, and after exposure to high heat or any other damage

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16
Q

Peer support clinical care shall be provided by ___

A

The Counseling Team International (TCTI)

17
Q

T/F

Record of employees utilizing the peer support program are kept?

A

F

No records identifying employees/names/identifiable traits will ever be kept

18
Q

PST may disclose confidential communication under the following circumstances:

A
  • to make appropriate referral to another member of PST or TCTI
  • believes disclosure is necessary to prevent death, bodily harm, or commission of a crime
  • obligation to report child abuse or other mandatory reporter obligations
  • disclosure due to court order
  • member agrees in writing the confidential comm. may be disclosed
  • if communication is disclosed for one of above reasons, PST member shall notify the member of disclosure in writing through team coordinator
19
Q

A Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) response should be requested through?

A

BC or PST

20
Q

Types of critical incident interventions:

A
  • on scene debrief: PST or mental health professional respond to scene
  • initial defusing: usually w/in few hrs of incident by PST members
  • formal debrief: led by MHP and PST, usually 24-48 hrs post inc.
  • follow up debrief: several weeks/months post inc. if necessary
21
Q

Who should be present for a CISM debrief?

A

Only those involved in the incident and PST members