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Chapter 3 Vocab

Across
An organism such as a virus or bacteria that causes infection and disease
Practice of using specific barriers to minimize contact with a patients blood and body fluids
Steps to take to protect against exposure to body fluids
The condition in which the body is invaded by a disease-causing agent
A pre-employment medical exam to determine overall health status prior to beginning a job.
U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
An in-depth, broad plan designed to help rescue personnel cope with stress resulting from a highly stressful incident
An extreme emotional state characterized by emotional exhaustion, a diminished sense of personal accomplishment, and cynicism
Down
Equipment such as gloves, gown, mask, eye wear, turnout gear, and helmet that protect rescuers from infection and/or from exposure to hazardous materials and dangers of rescue operations
A condition of being subjected to fluid or substance capable of transmitting an infectious agent
An emotionally disruptive or upsetting condition that occurs in response to adverse external influences. It can increase heart rate, BP, and cause muscle tension, irritability, and depression
Component of standard precautions that involves the philosophy that all patients are considered contagious until proven otherwise
Any situation that causes a rescuer to experience an unusually strong emotions that interfere with the ability to function either during the incident or after; a highly stressful incident
A single incident that involves multiple patients
A process in which teams if professional and peer counselors provide emotional and psychological support to EMS personnel who are or have been involved in a critical incident
Any emotional or physical demand that causes stress
National Fire Protection Association