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Isometric Exercise
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Active exercise performed against stable resistance, where muscles are exercised in a motionless manner.
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Isotonic Exercise
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Active exercise during which muscles are worked through their range of motion.
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5 Basics of Physical Fitness
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1. Cardiovascular endurance
2. Strength and flexibility 3. Nutrition and weight control 4. Freedom from addictions 5. Back safety |
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Major Food Groups
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Whole grains
Fruits and vegetables Fats and oils Milk and dairy products Meat, fish and beans |
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Infectious disease
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Any disease caused by the growth of pathogenic microorganisms, which may be spread from person to person.
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Pathogens
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Microorganisms capable of producing disease, such as bacteria and viruses.
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Incubation period
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The time between contact with a disease organism and the appearance of the first symptoms.
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Standard Precautions
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A strict form of infection control that is based on the assumption that all blood and other body fluids and infectious.
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Personal protective equipment (PPE)
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Equipment used by EMS personnel to protect against injury and the spread of infectious disease.
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Cleaning
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Washing an object with cleaners such as soap and water.
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Disinfecting
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Cleaning with an agent that can kill some microorganisms on the surface of an object.
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Sterilizing
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Use of a chemical or physical method such as pressurized steam to kill all microorganisms on an obect.
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Exposure
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Any occurrence of blood or body fluids coming in contact with nonintact skin, mucous membranes, or parenteral contact (needle stick)
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5 predictable stages of loss
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1. Denial
2. Anger 3. Bargaining 4. Depression 5. Acceptance |
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Stress
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A hardship or strain; a physical or emotional response to a stimulus.
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Stressor
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A stimulus that causes stress.
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Phases of a Stress Response
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Stage I: Alarm
Stage II: Resistance Stage III: Exhaustion |
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Circadian Rhythms
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Physiological phenomena that occur at approximately 24-hour intervals.
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Anchor time
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Set of hours when a night-shift worker can reliably expect to rest without interruption.
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Burnout
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Occurs when coping mechanisms no longer buffer job stressors, which can compromise personal health and well-being.
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