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bacterial infections (like strep throat)

which type of infection usually responds to antibiotics?

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viral infections (like the flu)

which type of infection is resistant to antibiotics?

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what are the seven common hazards in a fire?

  • Smoke

  • Oxygen deficiency

  • High temps

  • Toxic gases

  • Building Collapse

  • Equipment

  • Explosions

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What are the five stages of grief?

  • Denial

  • Anger

  • Bargaining

  • Depression

  • Acceptance

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Compassion Fatigue

What disorder is characterized by gradual lessening of compassion overtime among those in healthcare and EMS?

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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.?

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Eustress

Stressor that produces a positive response

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Distress

Stressor that produces a negative response

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Contact Transmission

the movement of an organism from one person to another through physical touch

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Direct and Indirect

What are the two types of contact transmission?

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Direct Contact

This type of contact occurs when an organism is moved from one person to another through touching without any middle man

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Indirect Contact

The spread of an infection from the patient with an infection to another person through an inanimate object

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airborne transmission

spreading an infectious agent through mechanisms such as droplets or dust

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Vector-borne transmission

the spread of infection by animals or insects that carry an organism from one person or place to another

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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?

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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?

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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

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