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EMT Chapter 2
| Definition | Term |
|---|---|
| Reactions to stress that occur during a traumatic situation. | acute stress reactions |
| Treatments that increase the risk for transmission of infections that are spread through the air or by droplets; CPR is an example. | aerosol-generating procedure |
| The spread of an organism via droplets or dust. | airborne transmission |
| Pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B virus and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). | bloodborne pathogens |
| A combination of exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced performance resulting from long-term job stresses in health care and other high-stress professions. | burnout |
| The primary federal agency that conducts and supports public health activities in the United States. The CDC is part of the US Department of Health and Human Services. | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) |
| A disease that can be spread from one person or species to another. | communicable disease |
| A stress disorder characterized by gradual lessening of compassion over time. | compassion fatigue |
| The use of objects to limit a person's ability to see you. | concealment |
| The presence of infectious organisms on or in objects such as dressings, water, food, needles, wounds, or a patient's body. cover The tactical use of an impenetrable barrier for protection. | contamination |
| A process that confronts the responses to critical incidents and defuses them, directing the emergency services personnel toward physical and emotional equilibrium. | critical incident stress management (CISM) |
| Prolonged or excessive stress. | cumulative stress reactions |
| Reactions to stress that occur after a stressful situation. | delayed stress reactions |
| The individual in the department who is charged with the responsibility of managing exposures and infection control Issues. | designated officer |
| Exposure or transmission of a communicable disease from one person to another by physical contact. | direct contact |
| A negative response to a stressor. | distress |
| A beneficial response to a stressor. | eustress |
| A situation in which a person has had contact with blood, body fluids, tissues, or airborne particles in a manner that suggests disease transmission may occur. | exposure |
| The contamination of food or water with an organism than can cause disease. | foodborne transmission |
| The body's response to stress that begins with an alarm response, followed by a stage of reaction and resistance, and then recovery or, if the stress is prolonged, exhaustion. | general adaptation syndrome |
| Inflammation of the liver, usually caused by a viral infection, that causes fever, loss of appetite, jaundice, fatigue, and altered liver Function. | hepatitis |
| The organism or individual that is attacked by the infecting agent. | host |
| Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is caused by HIV, which damages the cells in the body's immune system so that the body is unable to fight infection or certain cancers. | human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) |
| The body's ability to protect itself from acquiring a disease. indirect contact Exposure or transmission of disease from one person to another by contact with a contaminated object. | immune |
| The abnormal invasion of a host or host tissues by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, or parasites, with or without signs or symptoms of disease. | infection |
| Procedures to reduce transmission of infection among patients and health care personnel. | infection control |
| A medical condition caused by the growth and spread of small, harmful organisms within the body. | infectious disease |
| The federal regulatory compliance agency that develops, publishes, and enforces guidelines concerning safety in the workplace. | Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) |
| A microorganism that is capable of causing disease in a susceptible host. | pathogen |
| Protective equipment that blocks exposure to a pathogen or a hazardous material. | personal protective equipment (PPE) |
| A delayed stress reaction to a prior incident. Often the result of one or more unresolved issues concerning the incident, and may relate to an incident that involved physical harm or the threat of physical harm. | posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) |
| The capacity of an individual to cope with and recover from distress. | resilience |
| Protective measures that have traditionally been developed by the CDC for use in dealing with objects, blood, body fluids, and other potential exposure risks of communicable disease. | standard precautions |
| The way in which an infectious disease is spread: contact, airborne, by vehicles, or by vectors. | transmission |
| The use of an animal to spread an organism from one person or place to another. | vector-borne transmission |
| The active pursuit of a state of good health. | wellness |
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