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what is wellness
a state of health and happiness that invloves lifestyle choices in pursuit of an optimal state of health
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what is stress
a chemical or physical, or emotional factor that causes bodily of mental tension
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what is a euestressor
good stress
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what are some stress included illnesses
- headache
- upset stomach
- rash
- imsomnia
- ulcars
- hypertension
- heart disease or stroke
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what is a stressor
any event or condition that has the potential to cause bodily or mental tension.
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what are some symptoms of the fight or flight response as the body prepares to protect itself.
- pupils dilate
- Heart rate increases
- respitory rate increases
- airways dilate
- muscle strenth increases
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what are responses to stress by the family and friends of ems workers
- lack of understanding of pre hospital care
- fear of separation of being ignored
- frustration caused by the on call nature of the job and the inability to plan activities
- frustration caused by wanting to share
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what is cumulative stress
repeated exposure to smaller stressors that build over time
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what is a traumatic incident
situation that causes a health care provider to experience unusually strong emotions
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what is an infection
results when a body is invaded by pathogens such as a bacteria and viruses.
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what are pathogens
germs capable of producing disease.
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what is a communicable disease
is an infection that can be spread from one person to another.
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what is airborne disease
disease that is spread by droplets producing by couching or sneezing.
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what are some examples of airborne disease
- tuberculosis (tb)
- measles
- meningitis
- rubella
- smallpox
- chickenpox
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what are bloodborne diseases
diseases that are spread by contact with body fluids
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what are some examples of bloodborne diseases
- hepatitis B virus (HBV)
- Hepatitis C
- Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
- syphilis
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what are foodborne diseases
are spread by improper handling of food or by poor personal hygiene.
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what are some examples of food borne diseases
- salmonella (food poisoning)
- hepatitis A
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what are sexually transmitted diseases
are spread by sexual contact or blood contact.
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what are some examples of sexually trasmitted diseases
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how long can hepatitis B survive outside the body
1 week
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how long can HIV survive outside the body
couple hrs.
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what is exposure
is direct or indirect contact with infected blood, body fluids, tissues, or airborne droplets.
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what does OSHA stand for
Occupational Safety and Health Adminstration
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what is osha responsible for
safety in the work place
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what is standard precautions
refer to self-protection against all body fluids and substances
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standard precautions include the following
- Handwashing
- using ppe
- Cleaning and or disposing of supplies and equiment.
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what immunizations should you keep current
- tetanus prevention
- Hepatitis B Vaccine
- influenza vaccine
- measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine
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who defines a hazardous material
the national fire protection assocation (NFPA)
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what is a hazardous material
a substance that when released is capable of creating harm to people, the enviroment, or property.
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what should you do if you get a call to a hazardous material.
- stage you vehical
- where your PPE
- be sure patients are decontamited
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List the order of whos safety comes first
- You
- Crew
- patient
- bystanders
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what are some ways to avoid disturbing evidence.
- try not to disturbe unless necessary for patient care.
- always wear gloves
- avoid stepping in blood spatter.
- Try to take same route in and out.
- limit the number of people that enter the scene
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what is body mechanics
the way we move our bodies when moving or lifting.Including alignment, balance, and coordination.
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always drag a patient along the ____ Axis
long axis ( length of the spine)
never push pull or drag a patient sideways.
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