Essentials 7 Chapter 1 Key Terms Acute - ANSWER Sharp or severe; having a rapid onset and short duration.All-Hazard Concept - ANSWER Provides a coordinated approach to a wide variety of incidents; all responders use a similar, coordinated approach with a common set of authorities, protections and resources.Battalion - ANSWER Fire department organizational subdivision consisting of several fire service companies in a designated geographic area. A battalion is usually the firs organizational level above individual companies or stations. 1 / 2
Body Substance Isolation (BSI) - ANSWER Comprehensive method of infection control in which every patient is assumed to be infected; personal protective equipment is worn to prevent exposure to bodily fluids and blood- borne and airborne pathogens.Carcinogen - ANSWER Cancer-producing substance.Chain of Command - ANSWER Order of rank and authority in the fire and emergency services.Chronic - ANSWER Long-term and reoccurring.Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - ANSWER Term for several diseases that results in obstructive problems in the airways.
- / 2