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Five Emotional Stages of Death and Dying
DenialAngerBargainingDepressionAcceptance TERM 2
Acute Stress Reactions
DEFINITION 2 Results from exposure to a high-stress situation. (Instant) TERM 3
Delayed Stress Reaction
DEFINITION 3 Occurs form exposure to a high-stress situation; however, the signs and symptoms are not evident immediately. (PTSD) TERM 4
Cumulative Stress Reaction
DEFINITION 4 The result of constant exposure to stressful situations the build over time. (common cause of burnout) TERM 5
Burnout
DEFINITION 5 A state of exhaustion and irritablility.
Common Signs and Symptoms of Stress
Reactions
Irritability with coworkers, family, and friends Inability to concentrate Difficulty sleeping and nightmares Anxiety Indecisiveness Guilt Loss of appetite Loss of sexual desire or interest Isolation Loss of interest in work TERM 7
Stress Management
DEFINITION 7 Stress management refers to the wide spectrum of techniques and psychotherapies aimed at controlling a person's levels of stress, especially chronic stress, usually for the purpose of improving everyday functioning.Examples: Changing your diet Exercise more often Learn to relax Avoid self-medication TERM 8
Critical Incident Stress Management
DEFINITION 8 Critical incident stress management is an adaptive, short- term psychological helping-process that focuses solely on an immediate and identifiable problem. TERM 9
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
DEFINITION 9 Ideally held within 24-72 hours of a critical incident. A team of peer counselors and mental health professionals help emergency service personnel work through seven phases. TERM 10
Defusing
DEFINITION 10 A version of CISD held with 1-4 hours following a critical incident.
Helminths
Parasitic worms, such as roundworms, flukes, and tapeworms, that cause infection. TERM 17
BSI
DEFINITION 17 Body Substance Isolation (more recently called standard precautions) TERM 18
PPE
DEFINITION 18 Personal Protective Equipment TERM 19
Cleaning
DEFINITION 19 The process of washing a soiled object with soap and water. TERM 20
Disinfecting
DEFINITION 20 Includes cleaning, but also involves using a hospital grade disinfectant or germicide to kill many of the microorganisms that may be present on the surface of the object.
Sterilization
The process by which an object is subject to a chemical or physical substance that kills all microorganisms on the surface of an object. TERM 22
Smoking Cessation
DEFINITION 22 Don't smoke. TERM 23
Adequate
Sleep
DEFINITION 23 Get 8-10 hours of sleep per night.
