Term
| Five stages through which a dying patient may pass |
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Definition
Denial (not me)
Anger (why me)
Bargaining (Ok, but first let me_______)
Depression(Ok but I haven't_______)
Acceptance(Ok I am not afraid) |
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Term
| What are some of the things you can do other than medical care to help a dying patient |
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Definition
Do everything possible to maintain the patient;s dignity
Show the greatest possible respect for the patient
Communicate as much as you can to patient
Allow family members to express themselves
Listen empathetically (many dying people have a dying request do your best to honor that request
Do not give false assurances
Use gentle tone of voice with patients and family
Take appropriate steps if the family wants to touch or hold the body after death
Do what you can to comfort the family |
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Term
| Five stages through which a dying patient may pass |
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Definition
Denial (not me)
Anger (why me)
Bargaining (Ok, but first let me_______)
Depression(Ok but I haven't_______)
Acceptance(Ok I am not afraid) |
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Term
| What are some of the things you can do other than medical care to help a dying patient |
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Definition
Do everything possible to maintain the patient;s dignity
Show the greatest possible respect for the patient
Communicate as much as you can to patient
Allow family members to express themselves
Listen empathetically (many dying people have a dying request do your best to honor that request
Do not give false assurances
Use gentle tone of voice with patients and family
Take appropriate steps if the family wants to touch or hold the body after death
Do what you can to comfort the family |
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Term
| Five signs and symptoms (s/s) of chronic stress and burnout |
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Definition
Irritability
Inability to concentrate
Difficulty sleeping
Loss of appetite
Anxiety
Guilt |
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Term
| Four ways to deal with stress |
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Definition
Good proper balanced diet
Exercise more often
Relax techniques
Avoid self medication |
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Term
| Safety precautions to prevent spread of infectious diseases |
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Definition
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye protection face shields
Gloves
gowns / disposable outer clothing
Masks |
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Term
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Definition
Families Lack of understanding what you do
Fear of separation of being ignored
Worry about on-call situations
Families frustration and desire to taks about your day but you dont |
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Term
| OSHA guidelines preventing spread of infectious disease |
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Definition
Employers develop SPO and training
PPE ,hand washing,avoid blood and other bodily fluids ETC |
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Term
| PPE for Hazardous Material situation |
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Definition
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Term
| Steps to prevent injuries |
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Definition
use of vehicle restrains
proper lifting and moving techniques
getting adequate sleep
physical fitness
proper nutrition
appropriate Standard Precautions |
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Term
| Common infectious disease EMT exposed to |
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Definition
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Tuberculosis
AIDSSevere Acute Respiratory Syndrom(SARS)
West Nile Virus
Multidrug-Resistant Organisms
Methicillin/oxacillin restant Staphylococcus aureus(MARS) |
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Term
| Strategies contributing to physical and mental well being |
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Definition
Cardiovascular Endurance
Muscle Endurance
Muscle Flexibility
Body Composition |
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