Chapter 2- Workforce Safety And Wellness Flashcards
Standard precautions
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
Communicable disease
A disease that can be spread from one person or species to another
Hepatitis
Inflammation of the liver, usually caused by a viral infection, that causes fever, loss of appetite, jaundice, fatigue, and altered liver function
Acute stress reactions
Reactions to stress that occur during a stressful situation
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Protective equipment that blocks exposure to a pathogen or a hazardous material
Pathogen
A microorganism that’s is capable of causing disease in a susceptible host
Infection control
Procedures that reduce transmission of infection among patients and health care personnel
Blood borne pathogens
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 the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Direct contact
Exposure or transmission of a communicable disease from one person to another by physical contact
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is caused by HIV, which damages the cells in the body’s immune system so that the body is unable to fight infection or certain cancers
Critical incident stress management (CISM)
A process that confronts the response to critical incidents and defuses them, directing the emergency services personnel toward physical and emotional equilibrium
Cover
The tactical use of an impenetrable barrier for protection
Transmission
The way in which an infectious disease is spread: contact, airborne, by vehicles or by vectors
Concealment
The use of objects to limit a persons visibility of you
Vector borne transmission
The use of an animal to spread an organism from one person or place to another
Host
The organism or individual that is attacked by the infecting agent
Airborne Trransmission
The spread of an organism via droplets or dust
Designated officer
The individual in the department who is charged with the responsibility of managing exposures and infection control issues
General adaptation syndrome
The body’s response to stress that begins with an alarm response, followed by a stage of reaction and resistance, and then recovery or, if the stress is prolonged, exhaustion
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
The federal regulatory compliance agency that develops, publishes, and enforces guidelines concerning safety in the work place
Cumulative stress reactions
Prolonged or excessive stress
Infection
The abnormal invasion of a Host or host tissues by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, or parasites, with or without signs or symptoms of disease
Delayed stress reactions
Reactions to stress that occur after a stressful situation
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
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.
