Semester 1 - Assignment 2 Study Guide Rated A+

A critical incident is defined as: {Ans: an incident that overwhelms the ability of an EMS worker or system to cope with the experience, either at the scene or later.}When comparing the number and nature of medical cases with the expected volume of calls for the community at a given time, an EMS agency is using which strategy? {Ans: Syndromic surveillance}To prepare for or handle stress, you should: {Ans: exercise vigorously and regularly during the 12 hours preceding your shift.}Which of the following is an example of an appropriate teachable moment? {Ans: Advising the unrestrained passenger with minor injuries following a motor vehicle accident that she easily could have been more seriously injured}Which of the following would cause the greatest number of years of potential life lost (YPLL)? {Ans: Injuries}The term supraventricular refers to: {Ans: above the ventricles}