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Emergency MR
McGraw-Hill Emergency Medical Responder 2nd Edition CH 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Terminal illness | An illness or injury for which there is no reasonable expectation of recovery |
| Physical well-being | A component of wellness |
| Do not resuscitate order | A written physician order that instructs medical professionals not to provide medical care to a patient who has experienced a cardiopulmonary arrest |
| Pathogens | Germs capable of producing disease |
| Stress | A chemical, physical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension |
| Airborne disease | An infection spread by droplets produced by coughing or sneezing |
| Empathy | To understand, be aware of, and be sensitive to the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of another |
| Grief | A normal response that helps people cope with the loss of someone or something that had great meaning to them |
| Rigor mortis | The stiffening of body muscles that occurs after death |
| Communicable disease | An infection that can be spread from one person to another |
| Sleep deprivation | A condition caused by disturbances in the amount, quality, and consistency of sleep |
| Dependent lividity | The settling of blood in areas on which the body has been resting |
| Cumulative stress | Repeated exposure to smaller stressors that build up over time |
| Advance directive | A legal document that specifies a person's healthcare wishes when he or she becomes unable to make decisions for him or herself |
| Exposure | Contact with infected blood, body fluids, tissues, or airborne droplets, either directly or indirectly |
| Cleaning | The process of washing a contaminated object with soap and water |
| Traumatic incident | A situation that causes a healthcare provider to experience unusually strong emotions and may interfere with the provider's psychological ability to cope and function immediately or later |
| Stressor | Any event or condition that has the potential to cause bodily or mental tension |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration | A branch of the federal government responsible for safety in the workplace |
| Disinfecting | Cleaning with chemical solutions such as alcohol or chlorine |
| Standard precautions | Self-protection against all body fluids and substances |
| Sterilizing | Using boiling water, radiation, gas, chemicals, or superheated steam to destroy all the germs on an object |
| Hazardous material | Any substance that causes or may cause adverse effects on the health or safety of employees, the general public, or the environment |
| Personal protective equipment | Specialized clothing or equipment worn by an individual for protection against a hazard |
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