CHAPTER 2 EMT COURSE 2025/2026 | QUESTION BANK |
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ | EMS
FOUNDATIONS & PATIENT CARE STUDY GUIDE |
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) - CORRECT ANSWER -a session
usually held within 24 to 72 hours of a critical incident, where a team of peer
counselors and mental health professionals help emergency service personnel
work through emotions that normally follow a critical incident
Defusing - CORRECT ANSWER -a session held prior to a critical incident
stress debriefing (CISD) for emergency service personnel most directly
involved to provide an opportunity to vent emotions and get information before
the CISD
Disinfecting - CORRECT ANSWER -Using a disinfectant such as alcohol or
bleach to kill microorganisms
Pathogens - CORRECT ANSWER -microorganisms like bacteria and viruses
that cause disease
burnout - CORRECT ANSWER -a state of exhaustion and irritability that can
markedly decrease effectiveness; a condition resulting from chronic job stress
cleaning - CORRECT ANSWER -The process of washing a soiled object with
soap and water
critical incident - CORRECT ANSWER -any situation that causes unusually
strong emotions that interfere with the ability to function
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - CORRECT ANSWER -worn to protect
against injury and disease