McGraw-Hill Emergency Medical Responder 2nd Edition CH 2
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| Terminal illness | An illness or injury for which there is no reasonable expectation of recovery
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| Physical well-being | A component of wellness
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| 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
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| Pathogens | Germs capable of producing disease
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| Stress | A chemical, physical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension
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| Airborne disease | An infection spread by droplets produced by coughing or sneezing
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| Empathy | To understand, be aware of, and be sensitive to the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of another
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| Grief | A normal response that helps people cope with the loss of someone or something that had great meaning to them
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| Rigor mortis | The stiffening of body muscles that occurs after death
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| Communicable disease | An infection that can be spread from one person to another
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| Sleep deprivation | A condition caused by disturbances in the amount, quality, and consistency of sleep
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| Dependent lividity | The settling of blood in areas on which the body has been resting
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| Cumulative stress | Repeated exposure to smaller stressors that build up over time
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| 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
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| Exposure | Contact with infected blood, body fluids, tissues, or airborne droplets, either directly or indirectly
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| Cleaning | The process of washing a contaminated object with soap and water
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| 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
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| Stressor | Any event or condition that has the potential to cause bodily or mental tension
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| Occupational Safety and Health Administration | A branch of the federal government responsible for safety in the workplace
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| Disinfecting | Cleaning with chemical solutions such as alcohol or chlorine
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| Standard precautions | Self-protection against all body fluids and substances
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| Sterilizing | Using boiling water, radiation, gas, chemicals, or superheated steam to destroy all the germs on an object
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| Hazardous material | Any substance that causes or may cause adverse effects on the health or safety of employees, the general public, or the environment
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| Personal protective equipment | Specialized clothing or equipment worn by an individual for protection against a hazard
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