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| What are the wellness components of a Paramedic? |
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Physical
Mental
Emotional
Mosbys book states there are 2
NREMT states that there are 3 |
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| What are the 6 categories of nutients? |
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Definition
| Carbohydrates, Fats, Protiens, vitamins, minerals, water |
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| What are Carbohydrates composed of? Where do they come from? |
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Definition
Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.
They come primarily from plant foods. |
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| What are the two main categories of fats |
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Definition
| Saturated and unsaturated |
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| What type of fat is the "healthy" kind? why is it the "healthy" kind |
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Definition
| Unsaturated, it helps rid the body of newly formed cholesterol. |
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What are the two different types of Unsaturated Fat
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Definition
Polyunsaturated (found in fish)
Monounsaturated (found in liquid vegetable oils) |
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| What is protein comprised of |
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Definition
| hydrogen, oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, and most contain sulfer and phosphorus. |
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| When proteins are boken down they form _____? |
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Definition
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| Are Vitamins organic or inorganic? What are they used for? |
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Definition
| organic, they are crucial for metabolism |
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| What vitamins are water soluble? |
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Definition
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| What Vitamines are Fat soluble? |
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Definition
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| Are minerals organic or inorganic? Why are they needed? |
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Definition
| Inorganic, they play a key role in biochemical reactions in the body. |
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What is the most important nutrient? and why?
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Definition
| Water, because cellular function depends on a fluid environment. |
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| How much of your total body weight is comprised of water? |
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Definition
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Term
| How can a paramedic have weight control(principles of weight control)? |
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Definition
| Eat in moderation, limit fat consumption, and exercise |
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| How many pounds per week is considered healty weight loss? |
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Definition
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Term
| how is physical fitness described? |
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Definition
| it is a condition that helps persons look, feel, and do their best |
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Term
| To increase cardiovascular endurance, the heart should be in the target zone for how many minutes? |
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Definition
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| how is physical fitness influenced? |
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Definition
| age, sex, heredity, personal habits, exercise, and eating habits |
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Term
| What is the definition of Muscle strength |
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Definition
| is the ability of a muscle to exert force for a brief period. |
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| What is the definition of Muscle Endurance |
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Definition
| the ability of a muscle or group of muscles to sustain repeated contractions or to continue applying force against a fixed object |
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Term
| What is an Isometric exercise? |
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Definition
| Exercise that does not result in the movement of a joint |
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| What is Isotonic exercise? |
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Definition
| exercises that move a joint through a range of motion against resistance of a fixed weight |
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| What is meant by frequency in regards to exercise |
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Definition
| refers to the least number of workout that will have a positive effect on muscle strength and endurance |
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Term
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Definition
| refers to the ability to move joints and use muscles through theri full range of motion |
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Term
| How much sleep does the average adult require |
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Definition
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Term
| What is a circadian rhythm |
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Definition
| Its latin for "about a day" and involves the natural cycle of when a person feels tired or hungry. |
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Term
| What hormones are secreted becasue of stimulation of light and darkness? What glands do the horomones come from? |
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Definition
Melatonin secreted by the pineal gland
Cortisol secreted by adrenal gland |
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Term
| What is the main cause of cancer on a cellular level? What are the three main enviromental causes |
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Definition
a change or mutation in the nucleus of a cell.
Smoking, sunlight and diet |
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Term
| How can Infectious diseases be avoided? |
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Definition
Practice good hygiene (hand washing)
follow work practices/ universal precautions
Reporting exposure promptly
Preform a periodic risk assessment (regular testing) |
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Term
| what are eight ways to avoid injury on the job (injury prevention) |
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Definition
Only move a patient you can safely handle
Look where you are walking/crawling
Move forward rather than backward
Take short steps
Bend at hips and knees
Lift with legs not bakc
keep load close to body
Keep patients body in-line when moving |
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Term
| When trying to avoind injury, is it better to move forward or backwards? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are addictive behaviors |
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Definition
using a substance to relieve tension
using an increasing amount of the substance
lying about using the substance
experiencing guils about using
avoiding discussion about the substance
experiencing interference with daily activites as a result of substance abuse |
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Term
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Definition
| the worry or dread about future uncertainties |
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| What are the 3 stages of stress response |
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Definition
alarm
resistance
exhaustion |
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Term
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Definition
it results from the interaction of events and the adjustive capabilites of the individual
generally seen as negative |
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| What stress response produces a fight or flight reaction? |
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Definition
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Term
| How is the alarm reaction set off- from start to end |
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Definition
it is set off by the autonomic nervous system.
THe hypothalamus triggers the pituitary gland to release adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
ACTH then activates the adrenal gland to release adrenaline. |
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Term
What affect does ACTH have on the body? What is it also known as? |
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Definition
Its also known as the stress horomone.
it stimulates the production of glucose and increases the concentration of nutrients in the blood that provides energy.
Activates the adrenal glands for an sympathetic discharge of adrenaline |
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Term
| What is the premise of the resistance reaction to stress? |
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Definition
| If a particular stress persistes long enough, a persons reaction will change |
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Term
| What happens during the exhaustion stage of stress |
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Definition
coping mechanisms are exhausted,
resistance to all stressors declines
increased susceptibility to ailments
rest and recovery are needed |
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Term
| What factors can trigger a stress response |
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Definition
Loss of something that is of value
Injury or threat of injury to the body
Poor healt or nutrition
Frustration of drives
Ineffective coping |
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Term
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Definition
| Physical and emotional exhaustion and negative attitudes |
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Term
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Definition
| The process in which persons learn effective ways to deal with strssful situations |
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Term
| What are the three parts to adaptation |
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Definition
| coping followed by problem solving and culminating into mastery |
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Term
| When should a debriefing for CISM happen |
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Definition
| 24-72 hours after the event |
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Term
What are causes of stress in EMS |
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Definition
Environmental-Confinde work spaces, decision making
Psychosocial- family relationships, conflicts with supervisors
Personal- need to be liked, personal expectations feelings of guilt and anxiety |
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Term
| What are stress managment techniques? |
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Definition
| Reframing, controlled breathing, progressive relaxiation and guided imagery |
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Term
| What are stages of grieving and the personal phrase associated with each stage |
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Definition
DABDA
Denial - "NO, not me"
Anger - "Why me "
Bargaining - "Yes, me, but..."
Depression - "Yes, me"
Acceptance - "Yes" |
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| Who created the stages of grieving |
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Definition
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| What are the actions following significant exposure? |
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Definition
| disinfect the area, document the situation, incident investigation, screening, immunization, and medical follow-up |
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