Burnout is MOST accurately defined as:

A) an acute reaction to an overwhelming situation.
B) the exhaustion of physical or emotional strength.
C) cynicism after being a paramedic for many years.
D) a person's emotional reaction to a stressful event.


Answer: B) the exhaustion of physical or emotional strength.

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