Infections & Disease
a microorganism that is capable of causing disease.
Pathogen
What is the standard PPE protection
Gloves
What are some things that make a scene hazardous
Power lines, fire, explosions, vehicle crashes
5 stages of grief
Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance
Types of transmissions
Direct contact, Indirect contact, Airborne, food-borne, vector borne
What are some stressful situations an EMT might experience
Dangerous situations, critically ill or injured patients, dead or dying patients, multiple patient situations, angry or upset patients, family, or bystanders
True or False
You should always wear PPE on scene
True
What is the number one priority when dispatches to a scene
Your safety
What is a pathogen
Is a microorganism that is capable of causing a disease in a susceptible host.
What type of masks do the patient and EMT need when suspected of tuberculosis
Patient regular surgical mask
EMT N95 mask
True or False
You should enter the scene without police approval
False
What are some thing you should say to a patient when there greiving?
I'm sorry for your loss, it's okay to be angry, that must be painful for you.
How can you prevent a diease?
No Smoking, no drinking
What are some things that relieve stress
Exercise, yoga, not working too many hours, and not relaxing
Order of putting PPE on
Mask, gown, gloves
What is communicable disease
A disease that can be spread from one person or species to another.
Order of taking off full PPE Protection
Rip gown at bottom, untie gown at top, gloves, roll gown, wash hands, mask