Chapter Two

Question 1

Reactions to stress that occur during a traumatic situation

Answer 1

Acute stress reaction

Question 2

Treatment that increase the risk of transmission of infections that are spread through the air or by droplets; CPR is an example

Answer 2

Aerosol generating procedure

Question 3

The spread of an organism via droplets or dust

Answer 3

Airborne transmission

Question 4

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)

Answer 4

Blood-borne pathogens

Question 5

A combination of exhaustion, cynicism and reduced performance resulting from long-term job stress in healthcare and other high stress professions

Answer 5

Burnout

Question 6

The primary federal agency that conducts and supports public health activities in the United States.

Answer 6

Centers for disease control and prevention (CDC)

Question 7

A disease that can be spread from one person or species to another

Answer 7

Communicable disease

Question 8

Stress disorder characterized by gradually lessening of compassion overtime

Answer 8

Compassion fatigue

Question 9

The use of objects to limit a persons ability to see you

Answer 9

Concealment

Question 10

The presence of infectious organisms on or in objects such as dressings, water, food, needles, wounds, or a patient’s body

Answer 10

Contamination

Question 11

The tactical use of an impenetrable barrier for protection

Answer 11

Cover

Question 12

A process that in confronts the response to critical incidents and defuses them, directing the emergency services personnel toward physical and emotional equilibrium

Answer 12

Critical incident stress management (CISM)

Question 13

Prolonged or excessive stress

Answer 13

Cumulative stress reaction

Question 14

Reactions to stress that occur after a stressful situation

Answer 14

Delayed stress reaction

Question 15

The individual in the department who is charged with the responsibility of managing exposures and infection control issues

Answer 15

Designated officer

Question 16

Exposure or transmission of a communicable disease from one person to another by physical contact

Answer 16

Direct contact

Question 17

Negative response to a stressor

Answer 17

Distress

Question 18

Beneficial response to a stressor

Answer 18

Eustress

Question 19

The situation in which a person has had contact with people, body fluid, tissues, or airborne particles in a manner that suggests disease transmission may occur

Answer 19

Exposure

Question 20

The contamination of food or water with an organism that can cause disease

Answer 20

Food borne transmission

Question 21

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

Answer 21

General adaptation system

Question 22

Inflammation of the liver, usually caused by a viral infection, that causes fever, loss of appetite, jaundice, fatigue, and altered liver function

Answer 22

Hepatitis

Question 23

The organism or individual that is attacked by the infecting agent

Answer 23

Host

Question 24

Acquired immunodeficiency system AIDS is caused by HIV which damages the cell in the body’s immune system so that the body is unable to fight infection or certain cancers

Answer 24

Human immunodeficiency virus HIV

Question 25

The body’s ability to protect itself from acquiring a disease

Answer 25

Immune

Question 26

Exposure or transmission of disease from one person to another by contact with a contaminated object

Answer 26

Indirect contact

Question 27

The abnormal invasion of a host or hostess issues by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, or parasites, with or without signs or symptoms of disease

Answer 27

Infection

Question 28

Procedures to reduce transmission of infection among patients and healthcare personnel

Answer 28

Infection control

Question 29

A medical condition caused by the growth in spread of small, harmful organisms within the body

Answer 29

Infectious disease

Question 30

The federal Regulatory compliance agency that develops, publishes, and enforces guidelines concerning the safety in the workplace

Answer 30

Occupational safety and health administration OSHA

Question 31

Microorganism that is capable of causing disease in a susceptible host

Answer 31

Pathogen

Question 32

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 involves physical harm or threat of physical harm

Answer 32

Post traumatic stress disorder PTSD

Question 33

The capacity of an individual to cope with and recover from distress

Answer 33

Resilience

Question 34

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 diseases

Answer 34

Standard precautions

Question 35

The way in which an infectious diseases spread: contact, airborne, vehicles, or by vectors

Answer 35

Transmission

Question 36

The use of an animal to spread an organism from one person or place to another

Answer 36

Vectorborne transmission

Question 37

Active pursuit of a state of good health

Answer 37

Wellness