EMT Emergency Care 14th Edition Chapter 2

Contamination - ANSWER-The introduction of dangerous chemicals, disease, or infectious materials. CISM or Critical incident stress management - ANSWER-A comprehensive system that includes education and resources to both prevent stress and deal with stress appropriately when it occurs. decontamination - ANSWER-The removal or cleansing of dangerous chemicals and other dangerous or infectious materials. hazardous material incident - ANSWER-the release of a harmful substance into the environment Multiple-casualty incident (MCI) - ANSWER-an emergency involving multiple patients pathogens - ANSWER-the organisms that cause infection, such as viruses and bacteria Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - ANSWER-Equipment that protects the EMS worker from infection and/or exposure to the dangers of rescue operations. Standard Precautions - ANSWER-A strict form of infection control that is based on the assumption that all blo