Chapter 2 - Workforce Safety

Question 0

What are the 3 types of stress

Answer 0

Acute stress
Delayed stress
Cumulative stress

Question 1

List the 5 emotional stages?

Answer 1

Denial - not me
Anger - why me
Bargaining - okay, but first let me
Depression - okay, but I haven't
Acceptance - okay, I'm not afraid

Question 2

Cumulative stress

Answer 2

Result of constant exposure to stressful situations that build up over time

Question 3

Delayed stress reaction

Answer 3

Exposure to high stress situations where the symptoms my be delayed by days, weeks, months or even years

Question 4

Acute stress reaction

Answer 4

High stress situations where the symptoms appear immediately

Question 5

CISD

Answer 5

Critical incident stress debriefing - usually held within 24 to 72 hours of event

Question 6

Defusing

Answer 6

A version of CISD held within 1 to 4 hours following a critical incident

Question 7

Pathogens

Answer 7

Microorganism that are typically only visible through a microscope

Question 8

Bacteria

Answer 8

Single celled organisms that have the capability of reproducing on their own within a host

Question 9

Viruses

Answer 9

Smaller than bacteria, they can not grow on their own but require a host cell to reproduce

Question 10

Fungi

Answer 10

Plant like microorganism that typically do not cause infections in a person a normal functioning immune system

Question 11

Protozoa

Answer 11

Single celled organisms that are typically found in the soil and are able to move

Question 12

Helminths

Answer 12

Parasitic worms such as roundworms, flukes and tapeworms

Question 13

PPD

Answer 13

Purified Protein Derivative Tuberculin test - a yearly test for tuberculosis

Question 14

What is Hep B, how is it contracted and what are symptoms?

Answer 14

A viruses that affects the liver. It can be contracted through blood and body fluids.

Symptoms - fatigue, yellow skin, dark urine

Question 15

Hep C - HCV how is it contracted and name some symptoms?

Answer 15

Requires introduction through the skin by needle stick.

Symptoms- jaundice, fatigue, nausea

Question 16

SARS -

Answer 16

Sever acute respiratory syndrome - found in Asia in 2003

Question 17

What is an MCI?

Answer 17

Multiple casualty incident

Question 18

What are 4 lifestyle changes that can help you deal with stress?

Answer 18

Take a look at your diet
Exercise more often
Learn to relax
Avoid self medication

Question 19

List types of bacterial infections

Answer 19

Sinus
Ear
Strep throat
Tuberculosis
Urinary tract

Question 20

Name several types of viruses

Answer 20

Common cold or flu
AIDS
HIV
Hepatitis A, B, C
Pneumonia

Question 21

What are standard precautions?

Answer 21

Guidelines OSHA set for personal precautions against diseases caused by blood and other bodily fluids

Question 22

What does cleaning mean?

Answer 22

Washing soiled objects with soap and water

Question 23

What does disinfecting mean?

Answer 23

Includes cleaning and using a hospital grade disinfectant

Question 24

What is sterilization?

Answer 24

The process that kills all microorganisms on the surface of an object