EAP Flashcards
Carrier
a person or animal that harbors a specific infectious agent in the absence of discernible clinical disease
Communicable Disease
an illness which may pass or be carried from a reservoir to a susceptible host
Epidemic
occurrence of an illness in excess of normal expectancy in a specific region that originates from a common source
host
a human or other living animal affording nourishment to an infectious agent
incubation period
the time interval
the entry and development or multiplication of infectious agents in the body of humans or animals
infection
infectious agent
an organism capable of producing infection of infectious disease
Heath care associated infection
an infection that iss acquired in a hospital setting formally known as a nosocomial infection
portal of entry
The means of entry for an infectious agent into a host
reservoir
The habitat for infectious agents survival
susceptible host
I human or animal that has the potential for acquiring an infection
transmission
The process by which an infectious agent is spread from a reservoir to a susceptible host
sexually transmitted infections
A contagious disease transmitted by sexual contact
what is the most frequently reported infectious disease in the United States
chlamydia
what are the sexually transmitted infections
gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, General herpes, AIDS
how do you know diagnose syphilis
blood test-RPR
microscopic exam
what is RPR
rapid plasma reagent
what are signs and symptoms of genital herpes
blisters, blebs and ulcers which become circular ulcerated lesions in the genitourinary/perineal area
what is mechanical prophylaxis
condom
what is direct transmission
Direct and essentially immediate transfer of infectious agents through portal of entry of a susceptible host
how many types of viral hepatitis have been positively identified
five ABC D and E
True or false hepatitis is a virus
True
what is strep throat caused by
streptococcus pyogenes
what are parasitic diseases
hookworm disease, malaria, scabies, lice
what are bacterial diseases
strep throat, tuberculosis, meningitis
what is tinea capitis
ringworm of the scalp, begins of the small papule and spreads peripherally, leaving a small area baldness or broken brittle hair
what is tinea corporis
ringworm of the body
tinea pedis
ringworm of the foot starts between the toes and spread along the bottom of the foot, this is also known as athletes foot
what is potable water
water that is suitable, safe, or prepared for drinking
true or false: all water is considered unsafe until it has been tested and disinfected if necessary
true
what is the approval of water based on
Color, odor, and the clarity of the water; The presence of vegetation, dead animals in the water point and possible sources of pollution upstream
procedures to produce potable water
iodine tablets, calcium hypochlorite, boiling
what chemical disinfection is used on large amounts of water
calcium hypochlorite
what is used only in emergencies for potable water
boiling
how long do you boil water
vigorously for two minutes
does the DPD #4 tab differentiate the type of chlorine
no, It indicates the level of total disinfectant present
why are health and comfort inspections conducted
conducted to determine and ensure the security, military fitness and good order and discipline of the organization
what are the three temperature measurements
wet bulb, dry bulb, globe
how often or WBGT readings conducted
hourly basis
White flag
less than 80°F
Green flag
80-84.9°F
yellow flag
85 to 87.9°F
Red flag
88 to 89.9°F
Black flag
90°F and above
Who is responsible for the provisions of periodic hearing test in the evaluation of this test, and the provision of refresher training in conjunction with the annual monitoring audiogram
The medical department
what is HCP
Navy hearing conservation program
what is the preferred method of noise control
The reduction or elimination of hazardous noise through the use of engineering controls
acute pulpitis
an inflammation of the pulp caused by injury to the pulp usually from dental caries or trauma
apical foramen
opening at apex of the tooth which permits passage of nerve and blood supplies
dental carries
bacteria that causes cavities
dental dams
thin rectangular sheet of latex used in dentistry, in particular endodontic therapy, to reduce contamination, and where dental composite is being placed, due to the need for the area to remain dry during filling placement