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Protocols that do not require real-time physicial input
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Standing Orders
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Agency responsible for developing EMS standards and assisting states to upgrade the quality of their prehospital emergency care
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U.S. Department of Transportation
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A term for treatments backed by research that proves interventions have positive effects in patient care
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Evidence-based medicine
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List the four levels of prehospital emergency care training
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1-Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
2-Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 3-Advanced Emergency Medicdal Technician (AEMT) 4-Paramedic |
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List 5 Emotional Stages
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1 - Denial
2 - Anger 3 - Bargaining 4 - Depression 5 - Acceptance |
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Any situation that causes unusually strong emotions that interfere with the ability to function
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Critical Incident
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CISD (Critical Incident Stress Debriefing) is usually held within how many hours of a critical incident
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24 to 72 hours
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Diseases are caused by microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses known as______________
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Pathogens
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Name 5 common types of pathogens
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1 - Bacteria
2 - Viruses 3 - Fungi 4 - Protozoa 5 - Helminths |
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What is the single most important way to prevent the spread of infection
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Vigorous handwashing
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What is the process by which an object is subject to a chemical or physical substance that kills all microorganisms on its surface?
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Sterilization
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What is the book published by the U.S.D.O.T. that should be carried in every emergency vehicle
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The Emergency Resonse Guidebook
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What type of protective gloves should be worn when cleaning the ambulance and equipment?
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Heavy-duty, tear-resistant, rubber-type gloves
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