Chapter 2

Question 0

Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD)

Answer 0

A system of physiological support designed to reduce stress on emergency personnel after major stress-producing incident.

Question 1

5 Stages of Grief

Answer 1

1. Denial
2. Anger
3. Bargaining
4. Depression
5. Acceptance

Question 2

On-Scene Peer Support

Answer 2

Stress counselors at the scene of stressful incidents help deal with stress reduction

Question 3

Pathogens

Answer 3

Microorganisms that are capable of causing diseases.
3 types of pathogens:
Bloodborne- infected blood; HIV, semen
Airborne- droplets from respitory system; TB, whooping cough
Direct Contact- MRSA

Question 4

Preincident Stress Education

Answer 4

Training about stress and stress reactions conducted for public safety personnel before they are exposed to stressful situations.

Question 5

Standard Precautions

Answer 5

An infection control concept that treats all body fluids as potentially infectious.
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