Workforce Safety and Wellness

Question 1

What is Eustress?

Answer 1

A stressor that produces a positive response.

EX like moving or a promotion.

Question 2

What is Distress?

Answer 2

A stressor with a negative response.

EX like death of a loved one or divorce or financial problems.

Question 3

Acute Stress Reactions

Answer 3

Reactions to stress that occur during a traumatic situation

Question 4

Aerosol-generated procedure

Answer 4

Treatments that increase the risk for transmission if infections that are spread through the air or by droplets; CPR is an example

Question 5

Airborne Transmission

Answer 5

The spread of an organism via droplets or dust

Question 6

Bloodborne Pathogens

Answer 6

Pathogenic microorganisms that are present in humans. These pathogens include, and are not limited to, Hep B Virus, HIV

Question 7

Burnout

Answer 7

A combination of exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced performance resulting from long-term job stresses in health care and other High-stress professions.

Question 8

CDC (Cent for Disease Cont)

Answer 8

The primary federal agency that conducts and supports public health activities in the US. The CDC is part of the US dept of health and HR

Question 9

Communicable disease

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Compassion Fatigue

Answer 10

A stress disorder characterized by a gradual lessening of compassion over time

Question 11

Concealment

Answer 11

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

Question 12

Contamination

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Cover

Answer 13

The tactical use of an impenetrable barrier for protection

Question 14

Critical incident stress managment

Answer 14

A process that confirms the responses to critical incidents and defuses them, directing the emergency services personnel toward physical and emotional equilibrium

Question 15

Cumulative stress reactions

Answer 15

Prolonged or excessive stress

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Delayed stress reactions

Answer 16

Reactions to stress that occur after a stressful situation

Question 17

Designated Officer

Answer 17

The individual in the department is charged with managing exposures and infection control issues.

Question 18

Direct Contact

Answer 18

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

Question 19

Exposure

Answer 19

A situation in which a person has had contact with blood, body fluids, tissues, or airborne particles in a manner that suggests disease transmission may occur.

Question 20

Foodborne Transmission

Answer 20

The contamination of Food or water with an organism can cause disease

Question 21

GAS General adaptation syndrome

Answer 21

The body’s response to stress begins with an alarm response, followed by a stage of reaction and resistance, and then recovery or, if the stress is prolonged, exhaustion

Question 22

Hepatitis

Answer 22

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

Question 23

Host

Answer 23

The organism or individual that is attacked by he infecting agent

Question 24

HIV Human immunodefficiency Virus

Answer 24

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

Question 25

Immune

Answer 25

The body's ability to protect itself from disease.

Question 26

Indirect Contact

Answer 26

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

Question 27

Infection

Answer 27

The abnormall invasion of a host or host tissues by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, or parasites, with or without signs or symptoms of disease

Question 28

Infection Control

Answer 28

Procedures to reduce the transmission of infection among patients and health care personnel

Question 29

Infectious Disease

Answer 29

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

Question 30

OSHA, occupational safety and health administration

Answer 30

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

Question 31

PPE: Personal Protective Equipment

Answer 31

Protective equipment that blocks exposure ti a pathogen or a hazardous material

Question 32

PTSD

Answer 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 involved physical harm or the threat of physical bodily harm

Question 33

Resilience

Answer 33

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

Question 34

Standard Precautions

Answer 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 disease.

Question 35

Transmission

Answer 35

The way in which an infectious disease is spread: Contact, airborne, by vehicles, or vectors

Question 36

Vector-borne transmission

Answer 36

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

Question 37

wellness

Answer 37

The active pursuit of a state of good health.

Question 38

Scene Hazards

Answer 38

HAZMATs, electricity, fire, building collapse, high temps, oxygen defficiency, smoke, toxic gases etc...

Question 39

5 stages of grief

Answer 39

1Denial 2Anger/Hostility 3Bargaining 4depression 5Acceptance

Question 40

5 warnings of cumulative stress

Answer 40

1 Irritability towards friends, family, coworkers 2 Can't concentrate 3 loss of appetite 4 Feelings of sadness or anxiety, or guilt 5 Poor sleep quality/time 6 drugs 7 alcohol excess

Question 41

5 strategies for stress management

Answer 41

Exercise, better sleep, change work hours, change work environment, change partners, more philosophical look, talk to someone you trust, play a game etc...

Question 42

List CDC CDC-recommended immunizations for health care workers

Answer 42

TDAP, Hep B, MMR, Varicella, Flu,

Question 43

3 layers of clothing for cold weather

Answer 43

1 inner layer protects skin from getting wet or moisture to the skin 2 thermal mid layer: wool for warmth, or polyester is good 3 outer layer jacket with zipper for ventilation but to protect from wind and rain, etc...

Question 44

5 common hazards associated with a fire scene

Answer 44

smoke, oxygen deficiency, building collapse, high temps, toxic gases, explosions, equipment, etc...

Question 45

If you are in the first unit to arrive at the scene of a motor vehicle collision what should you do?

Answer 45

Consider using the ambulance as a shield to protect the scene.

Question 46

What should you wear when tools are being used during extrication?

Answer 46

Face shield or goggles

Question 47

What is the first thing you should do if exposed to a patients blood or body fluids?

Answer 47

Turn over patient care to another EMS provider.

Question 48

What is the response to the anticipation of danger

Answer 48

Anxiety

Question 49

What should you do if you suspect your patient has tuberculosis?

Answer 49

Place a particulate air respirator on yourself and a surgical mask on the patient.

Question 50

What is common when acknowledging a child's death

Answer 50

Disbelief

Question 51

Events that can trigger critical incident stress include

Answer 51

Mass -casualty incidents.

Question 52

The quickest source of energy is?

Answer 52

Glucose

Question 53

A CISD meeting is an opportunity to discuss?

Answer 53

Feelings about the incident.

Question 54

What is a common characteristic found in patients with mental health problems?

Answer 54

Regression

Question 55

What is the simplest yet most effective way to control disease transmission?

Answer 55

Handwashing

Question 56

What are the signs of stress?

Answer 56

Increased heart rate, increased BP, tensed muscles, perspiration dilated pupils

Question 57

list 3 signs/symptoms found in an anxious patient

Answer 57

rapid breathing, sweaty & cool skin, emotionally upset

Question 58

What are some signs and symptoms of anxiety?

Answer 58

emotionally upset, sweaty and cool skin (diaphoretic) rapid breathing (hyperventilating) fast pulse (tachycardia) restlessness, tension, fear, shakiness

Question 59

What do scene hazards include?

Answer 59

hazardous materials, electricity, and fire