CH. 2 Flashcards
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Answers to Assessment in Action Questions
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Answers to Assessment in Action Questions
- Answer: C Gloves and HEPA mask
- Answer: D Airborne
- Answer: C Report it to the infection control officer
- Answer: B Cumulative stress reaction
- Answer: C Night sweats
- Answer: D Participating in physical activity away from work may help to reduce stress.
- Answer: A Alcohol is not a recommended way to manage stress. Exercise, good nutrition, meditation, and limiting the use of alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine will help reduce stress.
- Answer: Long-term physical effects of stress include changes in appetite, gastrointestinal problems, backache, headaches, and fatigue.
- Answer: Long-term psychological reactions to stress include fear, dull or nonresponsive behavior, depression, guilt, oversensitivity, anger, irritability, and frustration.
- Answer: Your partner’s sloppiness in failing to take standard precautions may adversely impact his health and the health of his family. Specifically, he may become exposed to an airborne disease that he could spread to others, including his coworkers, his patients, and his own family.
