Chap 2 - Workforce Safety and Wellness

Question 1

Acute Stress Reactions

Answer 1

Reactions to stress that occur during a stressful situation.

Question 2

Airborne Transmission

Answer 2

The spread of an organism via droplets or dust.

Question 3

Bloodborne Pathogens

Answer 3

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).

Question 4

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Answer 4

The primary federal agency that conducts and supports public health activities in the United States. The CDC is part of the US Department of Health and Human Services.

Question 5

Communicable Disease

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Concealment

Answer 6

The use of objects to limit a person’s visibility of you.

Question 7

Contamination

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Cover

Answer 8

The tactical use of an impenetrable barrier for protection.