Workforce Safety And Wellness Flashcards
acute stress reactions
reactions to stress that occur during a stressful situation
Airborne transmission
the spread of an organism via droplets or dust
bloodborne pathogens
pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human body and can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, Hepatitis B virus and human immunodeficiency virus HIV (HIV)
Centers for Disease Control prevention (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.
communicable diseases
A disease that can be spread from one person or species to another.
concealment
the use of objects to limit a person’s visibility of you
contamination
the presence of infection organisms on or in objects such as dressing, water, food, needles, wounds, or a patient’s body
cover
the Tactical use of an impenetrable barrier for protection
critical incident stress management (CISM)
a process that confronts the response to critical incidents and diffuses them, directing the emergency service personal towards physical and emotional equilibrium.
cumulative stress reactions
prolonged or excessive stress
delayed stress reactions
reaction to stress that occurs after a stressful situation
designated officer
the individual and the department who is charged with the responsibility of managing exposure and infection control issues
direct contact
exposure or transmission of a communicable disease from one person to another by physical contact
exposure
a situation in which a person has had contact with blood, body fluids, tissues, or Airborne particles in a manner that suggests disease transmission may occur
foodborne transmission
the contamination of food or water with an organism that can cause disease
general adaption syndrome
the body’s response to that begins with an alarm response, followed by stage of reaction and resistance, and then recovered or, if the stress is prolonged, exhaustion
hepatitis
inflammation of the liver usually caused by a viral infection, that causes fever, loss of appetite, jaundice, fatigue, and altered liver function
host
the organism or individual that is attacked by the infecting agent
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
immune
the body’s ability to protect itself from acquiring a disease
indirect contact
exposure or transmission of disease from one person to another by contact with a contaminated object
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
infection control
procedures to reduce transmission of infection among patients and Healthcare personnel
infectious disease
a medical condition caused by the growth and spread of small, harmful organism within the body
occupational safety and health administration (OSHA)
the federal Regulatory Compliance agency that develops, publishes, and enforces guidelines concerning safety in the workplace
pathogen
a microorganism that is capable of causing disease and susceptible host
personal protective equipment (PPE)
protective equipment that blocks exposure to a pathogen or a hazardous material
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
a delayed stress reaction to a prior incident. Often the result of one or more unsolved issues concerning the incident, and may relate to an incident that involved physical harm or the threat of physical harm
transmission
the way in which an infectious disease is spread: contact, Airborne, by vehicles, or by vectors
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 risk of communicable disease
vector-borne transmission
the use of an animal to spread an organism from one person or place to another
