AAOS EMT EXAM 1 with complete
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acute stress reactions - ANSWER-Reaction to stress that occurs during a
stressful situation.
airborne transmission - ANSWER-The spread of an organism in aerosol form.
bloodborne pathogens - 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) - 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 - ANSWER-A disease that can be spread from one person
or species to another.
contamination - 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 - ANSWER-The tactical use of an impenetrable barrier for
protection.
critical incident stress management (CISM) - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-Prolonged or excessive stress.
delayed stress reaction - ANSWER-Reaction to stress that occurs after a stressful
situation.
designated officer - ANSWER-The individual in the department who is charged
with the responsibility of managing exposures and infection control issues.
direct contact - ANSWER-Exposure or transmission of a communicable disease
from one person to another by physical contact.
exposure - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-The contamination of food or water with an
organism than can cause disease.
general adaptation syndrome - ANSWER-The body's response to stress that
begins with an alarm response, followed by a stage of reaction and resistance,
and then recovery or, if the stress is prolonged, exhaustion.
hepatitis - ANSWER-Inflammation of the liver, usually caused by a viral infection,
that causes fever, loss of appetite, jaundice, fatigue, and altered liver function.
host - ANSWER-The organism or individual that is attacked by the infecting
agent.
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-The body's ability to protect itself from acquiring a disease.
indirect contact - ANSWER-Exposure or transmission of disease from one person
to another by contact with a contaminated object.
, infection - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-Procedures to reduce transmission of infection
among patients and health care personnel.
infectious disease - ANSWER-a medical condition caused by the growth and
spread of small, harmful organisms within the body.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - ANSWER-The federal
regulatory compliance agency that develops, publishes, and enforces guidelines
concerning safety in the workplace.
pathogen - ANSWER-A microorganism that is capable of causing disease in a
susceptible host.
personal protective equipment (PPE) - ANSWER-Clothing or specialized
equipment that provides protection to the wearer.
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - ANSWER-A delayed stress reaction to a
prior incident. This delayed reaction is often the result of one or more unresolved
issues concerning the incident.
standard precautions - ANSWER-Protective measures that have traditionally been
developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for use in dealing
with objects, blood, body fluids, and other potential exposure risks of
communicable disease.
transmission - ANSWER-The way in which an infectious disease is spread:
contact, airborne, by vehicles, or by vectors.
vector-borne transmission - ANSWER-The use of an animal to spread an
organism from one person, species or place to another.
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acute stress reactions - ANSWER-Reaction to stress that occurs during a
stressful situation.
airborne transmission - ANSWER-The spread of an organism in aerosol form.
bloodborne pathogens - 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) - 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 - ANSWER-A disease that can be spread from one person
or species to another.
contamination - 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 - ANSWER-The tactical use of an impenetrable barrier for
protection.
critical incident stress management (CISM) - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-Prolonged or excessive stress.
delayed stress reaction - ANSWER-Reaction to stress that occurs after a stressful
situation.
designated officer - ANSWER-The individual in the department who is charged
with the responsibility of managing exposures and infection control issues.
direct contact - ANSWER-Exposure or transmission of a communicable disease
from one person to another by physical contact.
exposure - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-The contamination of food or water with an
organism than can cause disease.
general adaptation syndrome - ANSWER-The body's response to stress that
begins with an alarm response, followed by a stage of reaction and resistance,
and then recovery or, if the stress is prolonged, exhaustion.
hepatitis - ANSWER-Inflammation of the liver, usually caused by a viral infection,
that causes fever, loss of appetite, jaundice, fatigue, and altered liver function.
host - ANSWER-The organism or individual that is attacked by the infecting
agent.
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-The body's ability to protect itself from acquiring a disease.
indirect contact - ANSWER-Exposure or transmission of disease from one person
to another by contact with a contaminated object.
, infection - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-Procedures to reduce transmission of infection
among patients and health care personnel.
infectious disease - ANSWER-a medical condition caused by the growth and
spread of small, harmful organisms within the body.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - ANSWER-The federal
regulatory compliance agency that develops, publishes, and enforces guidelines
concerning safety in the workplace.
pathogen - ANSWER-A microorganism that is capable of causing disease in a
susceptible host.
personal protective equipment (PPE) - ANSWER-Clothing or specialized
equipment that provides protection to the wearer.
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - ANSWER-A delayed stress reaction to a
prior incident. This delayed reaction is often the result of one or more unresolved
issues concerning the incident.
standard precautions - ANSWER-Protective measures that have traditionally been
developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for use in dealing
with objects, blood, body fluids, and other potential exposure risks of
communicable disease.
transmission - ANSWER-The way in which an infectious disease is spread:
contact, airborne, by vehicles, or by vectors.
vector-borne transmission - ANSWER-The use of an animal to spread an
organism from one person, species or place to another.
