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Health and Safety Flashcards

1
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List the four different types of hazards that can be encountered on the job.

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Chemical
Biological
Physical
Psychological

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What is required of any sample suspected of containing opioids?

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Adequate preparation, protecting and care in handling.

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What does proper care of overdose victims and handling of suspected drug samples require?

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Maintaining an awareness of:
Possible presence of opioids
Protocols and training in the use of personal protective equipment
Recognition of opioid toxicity and administration of naloxone.

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What is naloxone?

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An opioid agonist

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Generally, how does Naloxone work?

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Attaches to opioid receptors, reverses and blocks the effects

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Describe the symptoms that Naloxone reverses.

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Opioids as respiratory depressants
Can quickly restore normal breathing to someone whose breathing has slowed or stopped due to opioids

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What effect does Naloxone have on individuals who do not have opioids in their system?

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No effectH

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How is Naloxone administered?

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Injection or nasal spray

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What are the four safety points for Carfentanil for first responders?

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Universal precautions
Be aware of signs of exposure
Seek immediate medical attention
Be ready to address ventilation issues in the event of exposure

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10
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What is the general submission guideline for CFS?

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Always apply Universal Biohazard Safety Precautions when handling all evidence, especially is there is a possibility of body fluids present. Additional info can be included in synopsis if known (e.g., Hep-C +)

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What does CFS require of submissions that mat contain or have been exposed to carfentanil or other potent opioids?

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Must be identified in the submission synopsis and on packaging

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Outline the 4-step process submitters must use to identify items that may have been exposed to potent opioid drugs.

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  1. Type POSSIBLE OPIOID HAZARD IDENTIFIED at the beginning of synopsis
  2. Identify the exhibit(s) that may have been exposed by adding POSSIBLE OPIOID HAZARD at the end of the item description
  3. Label the packaging and outer container with POSSIBLE OPIOID HAZARD
  4. For vehicles, place sign on outside stating POSSIBLE OPIOID HAZARD.
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13
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When did autopsy safety become more of a consideration and why?

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in 1980s when HIV infections appeared

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14
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Give examples of typical pathology protection (9)

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Double gloving
Eye protection
Cap
Gown
Mask
Plastic apron
Sleeve covers
Shoe covers
Cut-resistant stainless steel mesh or fabric gloves

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What do cut-resistant stainless steel mesh or fabric gloves protect againts?

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Scalpel injury but not needle puncture.

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List the categories of potential injuries to pathologists. (7)

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Mechanical injury
Sharp force injury
Electrical shock
Chemical exposure
Radiation exposure
Infection
Muscle-skeletal

17
Q

Give example of health issues related to stress.

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Burnout
Compassion fatigue
Vicarious trauma
Secondary traumatic stress
PTSD

18
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What is burnout?

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A gradual decrease in work engagement because of chronic exposure to stressful situations

19
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Does burnout require trauma exposure?

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No

20
Q

Give examples of workplace stressors that can lead to burnout.

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High caseload
Limited resources
Lack of job control, availability of feedback, learning opportunities

21
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Give examples of stress specific to forensic scientists (8)

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Pressure to complete training and successfully qualify
Managing caseload and other duties
Working with clients and stakeholders
Testifying in court and dealing with the logistics
Stress from always being observed and monitored
Pressure from public and organizational expectations
Dealing with errors
Impact on your mental health from the challenges of the work type

22
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What is compassion fatigue?

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The profound emotional and physical erosion that takes place when helpers are unable to refuel and regenerate

23
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How does compassion fatigue develop?

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Via process of empathizing with clients/victims’ emotional pain and suffering without the presence of direct or indirect trauma exposure.

24
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When was vicarious trauma coined?

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1995

25
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What is vicarious trauma?

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The significant shift in worldview that occurs in helping professionals when they work with individuals who have experienced trauma.

26
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How can vicarious trauma develop?

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When a practitioner is exposed to the retelling of a traumatic event by a client or by first responders.

27
Q

Give examples of symptoms of vicarious trauma

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Disturbances in mood, self-identity, spirituality, and cognitive frame of reference

28
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Describe secondary traumatic stress

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A concept developed in early 90s to understand why service providers seemed to be exhibiting symptoms similar to PTSD without having necessarily been exposed to direct trauma

29
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What is the onset of secondary trauma stress?

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Acute onset

30
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What is PTSD?

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A mental health condition that is triggered by a traumatic event - either by experiencing it or witnessing it

31
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Give examples of PTSD symptoms

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Flashbacks
Nightmares
Severe anxiety
Uncontrollable thoughts about the event

32
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Give examples of risk factors for PTSD (5)

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Having a job that increases your risk of being exposed to traumatic events
Having experienced other trauma earlier in life
Having other mental health problems
Having problems with substance misuse
Lacking a good support system

33
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What did the 2019 Needs Assessment for forensic practitioners identify as needs?

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Resources to address workforce stress and vicarious trauma associated with the forensic science work environment

34
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What did the 2019 Needs Assessment identify as challenges to those in the forensic science disciplines?

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Increasing workloads, backlogs and stressful work environments with few tools developed specifically for forensic science personnel

35
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What is compassion satisfaction?

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Pleasure derived from work, including feeling positively about the meaningfulness of one’s contribution to the work and/or society.

36
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What is vicarious resilience?

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Process of learning about overcoming adversity from a trauma survivor and the resulting positive transformation and empowerment experienced through witnessing the survivor’s empathy and interactions

37
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What is vicarious transformation?

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An ongoing, intentional process that results in a deepened sense of connection with others, a greater appreciation in one’s life, and a greater sense of hope and meaning.

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