Scene Management
List 4 allied resources available to MFRs.
Police, firefighters, paramedics, hydro services, Dr. Wasser, event supervisors/coordinators, security guards, etc
These "big three" substances should be limited in the diet to help manage stress.
Caffeine, sugar, alcohol
Airborne disease transmission is an example of this type of transmission.
Indirect
This is the clinically-appropriate term for "frequent flier" patients.
Somatizing patients
Handwashing should take at least this many seconds to complete.
30
PIE
PPE, identify + consent, events
A formally structured session during which trained team members and professionals discuss a traumatic situation with those involved, typically within 24-72 hours of the incident.
Critical Incident Debriefing
List 3 immunizations that an MFR should keep up-to-date.
Hepatitis, tetanus, influenza, MMR
At least this many arm's lengths is considered a safe distance away from a hostile patient.
2
A hand sanitizer should contain at least this percentage of alcohol in order to be effective.
60%
EMCA
Environment, MOI, casualty, allied resources
A short, informal session that allows responders to vent about a situation within one to four hours of its occurrence.
Critical Incident Defusing
Standard precautions designed to protect against acquisition of diseases through contaminated bodily fluids.
Body substance isolation (BSI)
A patient with a furrowed brow, tachycardia, avoidant gaze, and minimal verbal engagement might be considered this kind of patient.
Resistant
If a patient is expectorating phlegm, they are said to have this type of cough, which should be met with appropriate face-protecting PPE.
Productive
List 3 threats that other people may pose to MFRs.
Physical violence, verbal violence, crowds, bodily fluids, weapons, etc
List 10 signs of stress.
:)
A contaminated object that serves as the vector for disease transmission
Fomite
This technique might be helpful in managing patients who are a little too friendly.
Setting limits and expectations
Against which 3 bacterial infections does the Tdap vaccine protect?
Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis
List 5 environmental hazards.
Ice, water, rain/sleet/snow, fire, unstable ground, fallen trees, downed wires, lightening, poison ivy, animals/insects, broken glass, chemical/oil spills, vehicles, gases, etc
The five stages of grief.
Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
Retroviruses that cause progressive deterioration of the immune system and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV)
Respect personal space, use non-provocative body language, establish clear verbal contact, be concise, identify patient wants and feelings, listen actively, set expectations and limits, offer choices, be optimistic and respectful, engage and debrief patient
What is the difference between an N95 mask and a P95 mask?
N95s filter out 95% of airborne particulates (>0.3 micrometres in diameter); P95s do this and are also resistant to oil.