EMS 1020: WELL-BEING OF THE EMT; LIFTING & MOVING PATIENTS
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
GRADED A++
contamination
The introduction of dangerous chemicals, disease, or infectious materials.
critical incident stress management (CISM)
a comprehensive system that includes education and resources to both prevent stress
and to deal with stress appropriately when it occurs
decontamination
The removal or cleansing of dangerous chemicals and other dangerous or infectious
materials.
hazardous material incident
The release of a harmful substance into the environment.
multiple-casualty incident (MCI)
an emergency involving multiple patients
pathogens
the organisms that cause infection, such as viruses and bacteria
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Equipment that protects the EMS worker from infection and/or exposure to the dangers
of rescue operations.
resilience
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
GRADED A++
contamination
The introduction of dangerous chemicals, disease, or infectious materials.
critical incident stress management (CISM)
a comprehensive system that includes education and resources to both prevent stress
and to deal with stress appropriately when it occurs
decontamination
The removal or cleansing of dangerous chemicals and other dangerous or infectious
materials.
hazardous material incident
The release of a harmful substance into the environment.
multiple-casualty incident (MCI)
an emergency involving multiple patients
pathogens
the organisms that cause infection, such as viruses and bacteria
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Equipment that protects the EMS worker from infection and/or exposure to the dangers
of rescue operations.
resilience
