JBL EMT: Chapter 2 Latest Version Graded A+

JBL EMT: Chapter 2 Latest Version Graded A+ Acute Stress Reactions Reaction to stress that occurs during a stressful situation. Airborne Transmission The spread of an organism in aerosol form. Bloodborne 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 human immunodeficiency virus. HIV Human immunodeficiency virus (Abb) Centers for Disease Control & Prevention 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 & Human Services. CDC Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (Abb) Communicable Disease A disease that can be spread from one person or species to another. Contamination The presence of infectious organisms on or in objects such as dressings, water, food, needles, wounds, or a patient's body. Cover The tactical use of an impenetrable barrier for protection. Critical Incident Stress Management A process that confronts the responses to critical incidents and defuses them, directing the emergency services personnel toward physical and emotional equilibrium. CISM Critical incident stress management (Abb) Cumulative Stress Reactions Prolonged or excessive stress. Delayed Stress Reactions Reaction to stress that occurs after a stressful situation. Designated Officer The individual in the department who is charged with the responsibility of managing exposures 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 Adaptation Syndrome The body's response to stress that begins with an alarm response, followed by a stage or reaction and resistance, and then recovery or, if the stress is prolonged, exhaustion. Hepatitis Inflammation of the liver, usually caused by a viral infection, that cause fever, loss of appetite, jaundice, fatigue, and altered liver function. Human Immunodeficiency Virus Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome 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. AIDS Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (Abb) Host The organism or individual that is attacked by the infecting agent. 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 health care professionals. Infectious Disease A medical condition caused by the