Work Safety and Wellness Flashcards
(14 cards)
Infectious Disease
Caused by organisms within the body
Communicable Disease
Can be spread from person to person ; from one species to another
Pathogen
A microorganism that is capable of causing disease in a susceptible host
Contamination
The presence of infectious organisms or foreign bodies on or within objects s
Exposure
A situation in which a person has had contact with blood, body fluids, tissues, or airborne in a manner that may allow disease transmission to occur
Routes of Transmission
Direct Contact Indirect Contact Airborne Food borne Vector-borne
Donning
Putting on full PPE
Doffing
Removing full PPE
Stages of Grieving
Denial Anger, Hostility Bargaining Depression Acceptance
General Adaptation Syndrome
Alarm response to stress
Reaction and Resistance
Recovery - or Exhaustion
Acute Stress Reactions
Occur during a stressful situation
Delayed Stress Reactions
Manifest after stressful event
Cumulative Stress Reactions
Prolonged or Excessive stress
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Re-Experiencing the event and over responding to stimuli that recall the event