EMT-Basic Chapter 2 (Workforce Safety & Wellness)

Question 1

Reactions to stress that occur during a

stressful situation.

Answer 1

Acute Stress Reaction

Question 2

The spread of an organism via droplets or dust.

Answer 2

Airborne Transmission

Question 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).

Answer 3

Bloodborne Pathogens

Question 4

The primary Federal agency that conducts and supports

public health activities in the United States. It is part of

the US Department of Health and Human Services.

Answer 4

C***_enters for _***D***_isease _***Control and Prevention

(CDC)

Question 6

A disease that can be spread from one person or

species to another.

Answer 6

Communicable disease

Question 7

The use of objects to limit a persons visibility of you.

Answer 7

Concealment

Question 8

The presence of infectious organisms on or in objects

such as dressings, water, food, needles, wounds, or a

patients body; also, the presence of foreign bodies

such as dirt, gravel, or metal.

Answer 8

Contamination

Question 9

The tactical use of an impenetrable barrier for protection.

Answer 9

Cover

Question 10

A process that confronts the responses to critical incidents

and defuses them, directing the emergency services

personnel toward physical and emotional equilibrium.

Answer 10

C***_ritical _***I***_ncident _***S***_tress _***Management

(CISM)

Question 11

Prolonged or excessive stress.

Answer 11

Cumulative Stress Reaction

Question 12

Reactions to stress that occur after a stressful situation.

Answer 12

Delayed Stress Reactions

Question 13

The individual in the department who is charged with the

responsibility of managing exposures and infection

control issues.

Answer 13

Designated Officer