Healthcare Chapter 2 Pre Test Flashcards

Questions and Answers

To help reduce the emotional burden of the dying patient, you should:

Use a firm tone of voice to let the patient and family know that you are in charge.

Listen empathetically to the patient and honor the patient's requests. (correct)

Not touch the patient or allow the family to touch or hold the patient.

Give the patient assurances, even if they are false.

During a CISD, who is usually involved in a defusing session?

Only the personnel who seem to be the most unaffected by the events of the incident.

Just the team of trained peer counselors and mental health professionals.

The people who were directly involved with the most stressful aspects of the incident. (correct)

Everyone who was a part of the case, regardless of his or her direct or indirect involvement in the incident.

Positive changes in your work environment can help you manage job-related stress. These changes include:

Criticizing coworkers or making negative comments whenever possible.

Rotating to a busier station or duty assignment.

Getting some exercise, such as aerobics, at the station. (correct)

Requesting additional or overtime shifts and burying yourself in your work.

You have noticed that over the past two or three shifts, your partner has been very irritable, indecisive, and at times condescending to your patients. These findings are consistent with:

A stress reaction. Signup and view all the answers

Which emergency situation would be MOST likely to stress out a new EMT?

A two-year-old female who was physically abused and died. Signup and view all the answers

What type of precautions should an EMT take when caring for an intoxicated female who is trying to spit on the EMS crew?

Gloves, eye protection, and a mask. Signup and view all the answers

In caring for the dying patient, it is important to:

Be honest about the situation and allow the family access to the patient. Signup and view all the answers

During the depression stage of dying, the patient may:

Become silent, distant, sad, and despondent. Signup and view all the answers

What is the overall purpose of a CISD event?

To provide a means to relieve the stress experienced by those who were involved in the incident. Signup and view all the answers

For which disease is vaccination still not available to the public?

AIDS Signup and view all the answers

Placing your body behind an object that can hide you from view is called:

Concealment. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following procedures carries the highest risk of spreading TB to the EMT?

Endotracheal suctioning. Signup and view all the answers

When your pupils dilate, your heart rate increases, your bronchial passages dilate, and your blood sugar increases, what stage of stress response is this?

Alarm. Signup and view all the answers

Death and dying are inherent parts of emergency medical care. Which of the following is one of the five emotional stages experienced by a dying patient?

Bargaining. Signup and view all the answers

In what stage of the general adaptation syndrome is an EMT who has adapted to a stimulus such that it no longer produces stress for him or her?

Resistance. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Emotional Support for Dying Patients

Listening empathetically and honoring requests are crucial for alleviating the emotional burden on dying patients.

Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD)

Defusing sessions typically involve those directly linked to stressful aspects of an incident to ensure proper emotional support.

Positive changes include engaging in exercise, such as aerobics, rather than taking on excessive work or making negative comments towards coworkers.

Recognizing Stress Reactions

Irritability and condescending behavior may signal a stress reaction in partners during long shifts.

Stressful Emergency Cases for New EMTs

Situations involving severe child abuse and death can provoke significant stress in new EMTs.

Precautions When Dealing with Intoxicated Patients

Best practice includes wearing gloves, eye protection, and a mask to ensure safety when handling potentially aggressive patients.

Honesty in End-of-Life Care

It is vital to communicate openly about the situation, allowing family access to the patient to ensure emotional support.

Symptoms of Depression in Dying Patients

Patients may exhibit sadness and distance, showcasing the mental and emotional struggles of accepting impending death.

Purpose of CISD Events

The primary goal of CISD events is to relieve stress and provide support to emergency workers involved in traumatic incidents.

Lack of Vaccination Availability

Currently, there is no public vaccination available for AIDS, distinguishing it from other diseases like pneumonia and hepatitis B.

Importance of Concealment in Safety

Concealment involves positioning oneself behind objects for protection, contrasting with cowardice and cowering.

Procedures with High TB Transmission Risk

Endotracheal suctioning poses the highest risk for spreading tuberculosis to EMTs compared to other airway management procedures.

Physiological Responses to Stress

Dilated pupils, increased heart rate, and heightened blood sugar levels characterize the alarm stage of the stress response.

Emotional Stages of Dying Patients

Bargaining is one of the recognized emotional stages experienced by patients as they confront death.

Adaptation to Stressors

In the resistance stage of the general adaptation syndrome, an EMT adapts to stressors, experiencing reduced stress responses.

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Test your understanding with these flashcards focusing on Chapter 2 of healthcare topics. These cards emphasize key concepts regarding patient care and emotional support for dying patients. Challenge yourself and enhance your knowledge of this crucial subject matter.