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bacterial infections (like strep throat)
which type of infection usually responds to antibiotics?
viral infections (like the flu)
which type of infection is resistant to antibiotics?
what are the seven common hazards in a fire?
Smoke
Oxygen deficiency
High temps
Toxic gases
Building Collapse
Equipment
Explosions
What are the five stages of grief?
Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Acceptance
Compassion Fatigue
What disorder is characterized by gradual lessening of compassion overtime among those in healthcare and EMS?
Report it to the next level of care, their religions customs/needs must be respected
What should you do if your patients religion strongly opposes the use of medications, blood, blood products, etc.?
Eustress
Stressor that produces a positive response
Distress
Stressor that produces a negative response
Contact Transmission
the movement of an organism from one person to another through physical touch
Direct and Indirect
What are the two types of contact transmission?
Direct Contact
This type of contact occurs when an organism is moved from one person to another through touching without any middle man
Indirect Contact
The spread of an infection from the patient with an infection to another person through an inanimate object
airborne transmission
spreading an infectious agent through mechanisms such as droplets or dust
Vector-borne transmission
the spread of infection by animals or insects that carry an organism from one person or place to another
N95 or higher respirators such as powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs) are preferred but N95s are acceptable, face shield/goggles are required
What are the PPE guidelines for patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19, TB, Influenza, or other highly communicable respiratory diseases?
Situations involving extensive blood or body fluid splatter, such as endotracheal intubation, field delivery of a baby, or major trauma
In what situations are gowns used?
they can, in place of a parent, legally give consent for treatment of the minor if the parent/guardian is unavailable
If a minor is injured and requires medical treatment in a school or camp setting, teachers and school officials may act in loco parentis, which means