Ch 22 - Emergency Prepareness and Protective Practices Flashcards
1
Q
alarm phase
A
fight or flight Epinephrine released pupils dilate HR faster Respiration faster deeper BP rises
2
Q
resistance phase
A
stress remains but body adapts
within hours or days
levels of adrenal hormones
3
Q
recovery phase
A
returning to normal homeostasis
4
Q
exhaustion phase
A
body unable to maintain the response
immune system is compromised
more prone to disease
5
Q
symptoms of an anxiety attack
A
hyperventilation
rapid HR
unresponsive
6
Q
emergency action plan
A
means of reporting fires and other
escape routes
7
Q
evacuation floor plan
A
wheelchair accessible exits
shelter in place
assembly
8
Q
Flammable class of categories
A
class a - ordinary combustibles class b - flammable liquid class c - electrical equipment class d - combustible metals class k - cooking media
9
Q
disasters that cause the most serious psychological effects
A
occur without warning
pose a serious threat to personal safety or have unknown health effects
have an uncertain duration
result from malicious intent or human error
have symbolic significance
