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A 30-year-old male with a sedentary lifestyle likely requires:
A 30-year-old male with a sedentary lifestyle likely requires:
- A diet rich in complex carbohydrates, regardless of caloric intake.
- Fewer calories per day than an active individual. (correct)
- More calories per day than an active individual.
- The same caloric intake as an active individual.
A formal critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) is typically coordinated by professional counselors within what timeframe after an incident?
A formal critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) is typically coordinated by professional counselors within what timeframe after an incident?
- Immediately following the incident.
- Only when requested by the involved personnel.
- One week after the incident.
- 24-72 hours after the incident. (correct)
An exercise program for EMS personnel should primarily target:
An exercise program for EMS personnel should primarily target:
- Advanced pathophysiology knowledge.
- Cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and strength. (correct)
- Vapors released over time.
- Outcome objectives specific to call volume.
What BEST defines biologic stress?
What BEST defines biologic stress?
Why are 'everyday' calls potentially the most dangerous for paramedics?
Why are 'everyday' calls potentially the most dangerous for paramedics?
When attempting to quit smoking, it's important to acknowledge:
When attempting to quit smoking, it's important to acknowledge:
What is the MOST appropriate initial action after exposure to a patient's blood or body fluids?
What is the MOST appropriate initial action after exposure to a patient's blood or body fluids?
Negative or injurious stress is referred to as:
Negative or injurious stress is referred to as:
Which of the following is a symptom of cumulative stress?
Which of the following is a symptom of cumulative stress?
What is the BEST method for handwashing after patient care?
What is the BEST method for handwashing after patient care?
What is the MOST important action when interacting with a dying patient?
What is the MOST important action when interacting with a dying patient?
What part of the nervous system is activated during emergencies?
What part of the nervous system is activated during emergencies?
What is the standard formula to estimate maximum heart rate?
What is the standard formula to estimate maximum heart rate?
What is the BEST way to protect your back when lifting heavy objects?
What is the BEST way to protect your back when lifting heavy objects?
Unrecognized stress can lead to?
Unrecognized stress can lead to?
When caring for the family of a deceased patient, it's important to:
When caring for the family of a deceased patient, it's important to:
What is the correct statement about anger in the grieving process?
What is the correct statement about anger in the grieving process?
If you are stuck with a needle during patient care, the proper course of action is to:
If you are stuck with a needle during patient care, the proper course of action is to:
As the first EMS provider on the scene of a busy accident with an unresponsive driver, your initial action should be to:
As the first EMS provider on the scene of a busy accident with an unresponsive driver, your initial action should be to:
Within the Haddon Matrix, what would be considered a post-event strategy?
Within the Haddon Matrix, what would be considered a post-event strategy?
Compared to seatbelt education, why do airbags more effectively reduce injuries?
Compared to seatbelt education, why do airbags more effectively reduce injuries?
A specific action implemented to improve health outcomes is known as:
A specific action implemented to improve health outcomes is known as:
What element is NOT typically required for effective injury prevention programs?
What element is NOT typically required for effective injury prevention programs?
Why are children more prone to injury than adults?
Why are children more prone to injury than adults?
Compared to adults, children generally have:
Compared to adults, children generally have:
What is NOT a significant factor in determining child injury patterns?
What is NOT a significant factor in determining child injury patterns?
In the context of injury prevention, the term 'intervention' refers to:
In the context of injury prevention, the term 'intervention' refers to:
If a 16-year-old is killed in a car crash, approximately how many years of potential life are lost?
If a 16-year-old is killed in a car crash, approximately how many years of potential life are lost?
In 2016, what was the leading cause of unintentional injury death?
In 2016, what was the leading cause of unintentional injury death?
The statement, '500 older adults will be offered flu vaccine' is an objective of what type?
The statement, '500 older adults will be offered flu vaccine' is an objective of what type?
EMS professionals frequently interact with public health initiatives by:
EMS professionals frequently interact with public health initiatives by:
In adults aged 20 and over, what is the leading cause of kidney failure?
In adults aged 20 and over, what is the leading cause of kidney failure?
Stating that increasing helmet usage from 30% to 50% in 18 months is a good:
Stating that increasing helmet usage from 30% to 50% in 18 months is a good:
What situation BEST represents secondary prevention?
What situation BEST represents secondary prevention?
What intervention is NOT a passive prevention method?
What intervention is NOT a passive prevention method?
What is NOT a reason that EMS is ideally positioned to contribute to public health prevention efforts?
What is NOT a reason that EMS is ideally positioned to contribute to public health prevention efforts?
What is the MOST common cause of school injuries?
What is the MOST common cause of school injuries?
The MOST years of potential life lost typically result from:
The MOST years of potential life lost typically result from:
What statement is MOST accurate regarding unintentional injuries?
What statement is MOST accurate regarding unintentional injuries?
What action does NOT represent injury prevention?
What action does NOT represent injury prevention?
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What is biologic stress?
What is biologic stress?
The nonspecific response of the body to any demand made upon it.
What is a formal Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD)?
What is a formal Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD)?
Usually coordinated by professional counselors 24-72 hours after an incident.
What should an exercise program target?
What should an exercise program target?
Cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and strength.
Why are 'everyday' calls dangerous?
Why are 'everyday' calls dangerous?
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If trying to quit smoking, understand:
If trying to quit smoking, understand:
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After exposure to a patient's blood or body fluids:
After exposure to a patient's blood or body fluids:
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What is distress?
What is distress?
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Cumulative stress symptoms include:
Cumulative stress symptoms include:
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Best way to wash hands after patient care:
Best way to wash hands after patient care:
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Most important thing for a dying patient:
Most important thing for a dying patient:
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Part of the nervous system for emergencies:
Part of the nervous system for emergencies:
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Estimate maximum heart rate:
Estimate maximum heart rate:
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Protect back when lifting by:
Protect back when lifting by:
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Unrecognized stress can:
Unrecognized stress can:
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When caring for family of deceased patient:
When caring for family of deceased patient:
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The correct statement about anger in grief:
The correct statement about anger in grief:
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If stuck with a needle during care:
If stuck with a needle during care:
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First on scene with an unresponsive driver:
First on scene with an unresponsive driver:
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Haddon Matrix post-event strategy:
Haddon Matrix post-event strategy:
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Air bags reduce injury more than seatbelt education because:
Air bags reduce injury more than seatbelt education because:
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A specific action to improve health outcomes is called:
A specific action to improve health outcomes is called:
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Effective injury prevention programs do NOT need what?
Effective injury prevention programs do NOT need what?
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Children are more injury-prone because:
Children are more injury-prone because:
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Compared to adults, children have:
Compared to adults, children have:
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NOT a factor in child injury patterns:
NOT a factor in child injury patterns:
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In injury prevention, 'intervention' means
In injury prevention, 'intervention' means
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A 16 year old killed in a crash = how many years of potentially life lost?
A 16 year old killed in a crash = how many years of potentially life lost?
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Leading cause of unintentional injury death in 2016:
Leading cause of unintentional injury death in 2016:
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"500 older adults will be offered flu vaccine" is a:
"500 older adults will be offered flu vaccine" is a:
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EMS professionals often interact with public health by:
EMS professionals often interact with public health by:
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Leading cause of kidney failure (age 20+):
Leading cause of kidney failure (age 20+):
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Increasing helmet use from 30% to 50% in 18 months is a:
Increasing helmet use from 30% to 50% in 18 months is a:
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Secondary prevention example:
Secondary prevention example:
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NOT a passive prevention method:
NOT a passive prevention method:
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NOT a reason EMS is ideal for prevention:
NOT a reason EMS is ideal for prevention:
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Most common school injury cause:
Most common school injury cause:
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Most years of potential life lost come from:
Most years of potential life lost come from:
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Correct about unintentional injuries:
Correct about unintentional injuries:
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NOT injury prevention:
NOT injury prevention:
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Study Notes
- A 30-year-old man with a sedentary lifestyle requires fewer calories per day compared to an active individual.
- A formal critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) is usually coordinated by professional counselors 24–72 hours after an incident.
- An exercise program should target cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and strength.
- Biologic stress is most accurately defined as the nonspecific response of the body to demand.
- "Everyday" calls are most dangerous because paramedics become naturally comfortable with them.
- When trying to quit smoking, understand that true addiction and quitting may not be easy.
- After exposure to a patient’s blood or body fluids, turn care over to another provider.
- Negative or injurious stress is called distress.
- Cumulative stress symptoms include insomnia or hypersomnia.
- The best way to wash hands after patient care is with antimicrobial solution for at least 20 seconds.
- The most important thing for a dying patient is to allow them to talk if they want.
- The sympathetic nervous system is the part of the nervous system for emergencies.
- To estimate maximum heart rate, subtract age from 220.
- Protect your back when lifting by keeping your back straight and lifting without twisting.
- Unrecognized stress can result in poor health.
- When caring for the family of a deceased patient, avoid euphemisms.
- Anger replaces denial.
- If stuck with a needle during care, complete care, then wash and report.
- If you are first on the scene at a busy accident with an unresponsive driver, assess the scene and notify hazards.
- Haddon Matrix post-event strategy involves updated equipment.
- Airbags reduce injury more than seatbelt education because airbags work without conscious effort.
- A specific action to improve health outcomes is called intervention.
- Effective injury prevention programs do not need EMS call volumes.
- Children are more injury-prone because they have larger heads.
- Compared to adults, children have thinner skin.
- Number of relatives is not a factor in child injury patterns.
- In injury prevention, "intervention" means prevention measures to improve outcomes.
- If a 16-year-old is killed in a crash, 49 years of potential life is lost.
- The leading cause of unintentional injury death in 2016 was poisoning.
- "500 older adults will be offered flu vaccine" is a process objective.
- EMS professionals often interact with public health by giving immunizations.
- The leading cause of kidney failure for those age 20+ is diabetes.
- Increasing helmet use from 30% to 50% in 18 months is an outcome objective.
- Giving epinephrine is a secondary prevention example.
- Public AED education is NOT a passive prevention method.
- EMS does not require running programs to ideal for prevention.
- The most common school injury cause involves sports incidents.
- The most years of potential life lost come from trauma.
- Unintentional injuries occur without intent.
- CPR class is not injury prevention.
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