Wellness & Safety
The state of mind characterized by loss of enthusiasm, hopelessness, and isolation, often resulting from cumulative stress.
Burnout
This pathogen, which causes AIDS, is of concern to EMRs.
HIV
The BSI precaution that should be taken before touching any patient or handling potentially exposed equipment.
Wearing gloves
When approaching an emergency scene, EMRs should look around for these.
Hazards
Do this with evidence found at the scene of a crime
Leave it where it's found
An employer may require this before starting a new job to establish a baseline health status.
Medical exam
OSHA mandated in 1992 that all employees with risk of exposure to blood or OPIM must be offered vaccinations for this.
Hepatitis B
Examples of BSI precautions include wearing protective gloves, masks, gowns, and this.
Eye protection
Crew Resource Management identifies that everyone on the team has this shared responsibility.
Scene safety
Do this when you are stressed out due to a significant work related incident
Seek counseling, therapy, or speak with a colleague
If you're unable to thoroughly wash your hands, use this in the interim.
Hand sanitizer
The four routes of exposure for pathogens: ingestion, injection, absorption, and this.
Inhalation
The length of time you should flush your eyes with clean water if exposed to a pathogen.
20 minutes
If a scene becomes unsafe, EMRs are advised to practice this technique.
Retreating
This is where 911 calls are answered
PSAP
When treating a patient, it's best to assume they are
Infectious
You would use a HEPA or N95 respirator when this airborne pathogen is suspected.
Tuberculosis (TB)
Before starting a new job, an employer may require this to ensure you are physically ready to handle the job.
Medical Exam
In a collision involving chemicals, you should use these to identify hazardous materials from a safe distance.
Binoculars
Leaving your patient
Abandonment