AAOS 12th Edition ECTSI - Chapter 2
Acute Stress Reactions Correct Ans-Reactions to stress that occur during a traumatic
situation.
Aerosol-Generating Procedure Correct Ans-Treatments that increase the risk for
transmission of infections that are spread through the air or by droplets; CPR is an example.
Airborne Transmission Correct Ans-The spread of an organism via droplets or dust
Bloodborne Pathogens Correct Ans-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).
Burnout Correct Ans-A combination of exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced performance
resulting from long-term job stresses in healthcare and other high-stress professions.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Correct Ans-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.
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Communicable Disease Correct Ans-A disease that can be spread from one person or
species to another.
Compassion Fatigue Correct Ans-A stress disorder characterized by gradual lessening of
compassion over time.
Concealment Correct Ans-The use of objects to limit a person's ability to see you.
Contamination Correct Ans-The presence of infectious organisms on or in objects such as
dressings, water, food, needles, wounds, or a patient's body.
Cover Correct Ans-The tactical use of an impenetrable barrier for protection.
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Correct Ans-A process that confronts the
responses to critical incidents and defuses them, directing the emergency services personnel
toward physical and emotional equilibrium.
Cumulative Stress Reactions Correct Ans-Prolonged or excessive stress.
Acute Stress Reactions Correct Ans-Reactions to stress that occur during a traumatic
situation.
Aerosol-Generating Procedure Correct Ans-Treatments that increase the risk for
transmission of infections that are spread through the air or by droplets; CPR is an example.
Airborne Transmission Correct Ans-The spread of an organism via droplets or dust
Bloodborne Pathogens Correct Ans-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).
Burnout Correct Ans-A combination of exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced performance
resulting from long-term job stresses in healthcare and other high-stress professions.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Correct Ans-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.
, AAOS 12th Edition ECTSI - Chapter 2
Communicable Disease Correct Ans-A disease that can be spread from one person or
species to another.
Compassion Fatigue Correct Ans-A stress disorder characterized by gradual lessening of
compassion over time.
Concealment Correct Ans-The use of objects to limit a person's ability to see you.
Contamination Correct Ans-The presence of infectious organisms on or in objects such as
dressings, water, food, needles, wounds, or a patient's body.
Cover Correct Ans-The tactical use of an impenetrable barrier for protection.
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Correct Ans-A process that confronts the
responses to critical incidents and defuses them, directing the emergency services personnel
toward physical and emotional equilibrium.
Cumulative Stress Reactions Correct Ans-Prolonged or excessive stress.
