Chapter 2 Flashcards
Stage of grief “not me”
Denial
Stage of grief “why me”
Anger
Stage of grief “okay, but first let me “
Bargaining
Stage of Grief “Okay but I haven’t”
Depression
Stage of grief “okay I am not afraid anymore”
Acceptance
Exposure to high stress situations. Occurs Immediately or shortly after
Acute Stress
Stress that shows up later
Delayed stress reaction (PTSD)
Constant exposure to stress that builds up over time
Cumulative Stress
Common Cause of burnout
Cumulative stress
State of exhaustion and irritability
Burnout
Best ways to prevent burnout
recognize the warning signs of stress
Heldd 24-72 hours after critical incident.
Involves anyone who was involved with the incident
Critical Incident Stress debriefing
Version of critical Incident Stress debriefing held up to 8 hours following a critical Incident
most directly involved people of the incident
Defusing
1 priority of the EMT
Scene Safety/Personal Safety
Specifically describes organisms that can cause infectious diseases
Pathogens
Concept by OSHA assumes any blood or body fluid transmit infectious diseases
Standard Precautions
Best way to protect yourself if patient has active TB
HEPA mask
Single most important way to prevent the spread of infection
Handwashing
This test detects exposure to TB
PPD
Process of washing soiled object with soap and water
Cleaning
Cleaning that involves chemicals and using hospital grade disinfectant or germicide to kill many microorganisms.
Chemical Process
Disinfecting
Process which an object is subject to chemical or physical substance.
Kills all microorganisms on surface
Sterilization
