AAOS EMT EXAM 1 Study Guide

acute stress reactions CORRECT ANSWER Reaction to stress that occurs during a stressful situation. airborne transmission CORRECT ANSWER The spread of an organism in aerosol form. bloodborne pathogens CORRECT ANSWER 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). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) CORRECT ANSWER 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 disease CORRECT ANSWER A disease that can be spread from one person or species to another. contamination CORRECT ANSWER The presence of infectious organisms or foreign bodies on or in objects such as dressings, water, food, needles, wounds, or a patient's body. cover and concealment CORRECT ANSWER The tactical use of an impenetrable barrier for protection.