Work Force Safety and Wellness

Question 1

Components of welling being

Answer 1

• wellness is the quality or state of being in good health
• a focus on wellness is important
• components of wellness:
• physical
• mental
• emotional
• spiritual

Question 2

providers who are physically in shape:

Answer 2

• are less likely to become injured
• may heal better if injured
• have a better quality of life
• are better able to deal with mental stress

Question 3

nutrition

Answer 3

• present day emergency medicine has access to much more information regarding current guidelines about proper nutrition
• preplan meal
• stay hydrated with bottled water
• carry numerous small snacks
• avoid fast food or high fat foods
• consequences of poor nutrition include:
• cardiac illness
• type 2 diabetes
• obesity

Question 4

smoking

Answer 4

• schedules often conflict with the bodys circadian rhythms
• ignoring your circadian rhythms can cause difficulty with:
• higher thought functions
• physical coordination

Question 5

circadian rhythms and shift work

Answer 5

• determine you natural rhythms
• tips for dealing with shift work:
• avoid caffeine
• eat health meals
• keep a regular sleep
• do not overlook the need for sleep

Question 6

periodic health risk assessments

Answer 6

• hereditary factors may affect your overall health
• consider researching your family history
• many disease have hereditary factors
• the most common hereditary factors are heart disease and cancer
• build health assessments into your routine physical checkups

Question 7

body mechanics

Answer 7

• healthcare providers are often required to lift and move a variety of patients
• develop the following habits:
• minimize the number of total body lifts you have to perform
• coordinate every lift prior to performing the lift

Question 8

mental well-being

Answer 8

• when a person is subjected to stress, the fight or flight system is activated
• preparation on how to react is crucial
• healthcare providers need to be in control of his or her emotions
• plan for your behavior

Question 9

emotional well being

Answer 9

• make a deliberate effort to create a healthy balance between life at work and life away from work
• good healthcare providers are strong and sensitive

Question 10

stress

Answer 10

• any event that causes us to react physically, emotionally, or mentally is considered stress
• stress is a reaction of the body to any stressor that requires the person to adapt
• stress is neither good nor bad

Question 11

what triggers stress

Answer 11

• a stress response often begins with events that are perceived as threatening or demanding
• each person needs to appraise the stress triggers in his or her life

Question 12

the physiology of acute stress

Answer 12

• when a person perceives an event as threatening, a standard series of physiologic reactions are triggered
• prepare us for flight or fight syndrome
• most modern stressors are not solved by fighting or running away

Question 13

reactions to stress can be

Answer 13

• acute
• delayed
• cumulative
• stress can result in many physical and psychological symptoms

Question 14

prolonged or excessive stress is a strong contributor to:

Answer 14

• heart disease
• hypertension
• cancer
• alcoholism
• depression

Question 15

response of providers

Answer 15

• providers are not immune to stress
• you will some times experience many feelings
• these are normal, but control them on scene
• avoid becoming irritate with a patient who does not seem ill

Question 16

coping with your own stress

Answer 16

• early warning signs of stress
• heart palpitations
• rapid breathing
• chest tightness
• sweating
• learn to feel yourself entering your fight or flight mode

Question 17

management techniques include

Answer 17

• control breathing
• progressive relaxation
• professional assistance
• focus on the immediate situation
• attempt to get enough rest

Question 18

burnout

Answer 18

• the exhaustion of physical or emotional strength
• burnout develops because of the way a person reacts to stress
• avoid false beliefs that can lead to burnout

Question 19

signs and symptoms of burnout

Answer 19

• chronic fatigue and irritability
• cynical, negative attitudes
• emotional instability
• changes in sleep patterns
• overindulging

Question 20

coping with death and dying

Answer 20

• encounters with life and death are an honor
• a most private moment in someones life
• births and deaths are a holy time in some cultures
• you will help many people
• few will be successful resuscitations

Question 21

stages of the grieving process** quiz

Answer 21

• 5 stages of grieving include:
• denial
• anger
• bargaining
• depression
• acceptance

Question 22

dealing with the dying patient

Answer 22

• people who are dying generally know their situation is serious
• let the dying patient know you understand and will talk
• dying patients need to feel they still have some control over their life

Question 23

dealing with a grieving family

Answer 23

• even if there is nothing you can do for the victim, the call is not over
• do not try to hide the body
• do not use euphemisms
• do not hurry to clear away resuscitation equipment
• give the family time with their loved one
• try to arrange for further support

Question 24

dealing with a grieving child

Answer 24

• be particularly sensitive to the emotional needs of children
• children up to 3 years of age will be aware
• 3 to 6 years of age believe death is temporary
• 6 to 9 years of age may mask their feelings
• 9 to 12 years of age may want to know details

Question 25

after the care

Answer 25

- everyone involved in shocking situation are likely to experience some intense feelings - do not keep feelings inside - every service should have debriefing procedures - watch for PTSD after critical incidents

Question 26

disease transmission

Answer 26

- you will treat and transport patients with communicable and infectious diseases - protective measures can dramatically minimize risk of infection - always practice discretion

Question 27

infectious agents are spread through transmission

Answer 27

- food borne - vector borne (intermediary, animals, bugs) - contact transmission (direct or indirect) - bloodborne pathogens are spread through direct contact - airborne transmission

Question 28

protecting yourself

Answer 28

- providers follows standard precautions - approach all body fluids as potentially infectious - prevention begins with personal health - annual examinations - immunizations - PPD screening

Question 29

personal protective equipment and practices

Answer 29

- important infection control practices: - wear gloves - wash your hands - use lotions - use eye protection - consider wearing a mask - protect your body - N95 or P100 respirators - clean your area and equipment - properly dispose of sharps - consider wearing specialized gear

Question 30

management of an exposure

Answer 30

- follow guidelines - turn over care to another provider - follow your department infection control plan - comply with all reporting requirements - get a medical evaluation - document the incident