Well-Being Basics True or False

Keeping yourself safe

First priority when providing medical care as an EMT

Glove changing

Imperative for MT between patients

Hand washing

Essential even with protective gloves

Recent legislation

Allows notification of infected patients

Pathogens

Cause diseases and can be spread through air or contact with body fluids

Infectious body fluids

Must be considered in prehospital emergency care

OSHA guidelines

Share responsibility for precautions against exposure to bloodborne pathogens

N-95 or HEPA respirator

Should be worn after contact with HIV-positive patient

Surgical-type mask

Used when patient suspected of having droplet infection