EMS- Stress & Wellness

Some stress reactions are immediate whereas others are delayed?

• True

• False

Which of the following can cause stress related to work conditions?

• work hours

• training

• lack of rewards

• all of the above

What helps EMTs deal with occasional overwhelming emotions?

• Prayer

• Being prepared

• Nothing

• A new job

EMTs should treat patients with which of the following...?

• dignity

• respect

• both are correct

• none of the above

Prevention is a part of stress management programs?

• True

• False

Diversionary techniques that are used for stress relief include which of the following?

• deep breathing

• sleeping

• physical exercise

• all of the above

A healthy lifestyle is the first step in

• physical and mental preparation

• scene safety

• infection control

• none of the above

Acute stress

• causes burnout

• may require formal counseling

• is a single event

• is a repeated stressor

Having a social life does not provide necessary breaks and reduce stress

• True

• False

Who are unable to cope with emergency situations?

• Patients

• Families

• EMT

• all of the above