FCM, PREV MED, CLIN EPID Flashcards
Threshold limit value
Time weighted concentrations for 8 hr workday and 40hr workweek in which all workers may be repeatedly exposed daily without adverse consequences
Categories of TLV
CEILING - highest, must not be exceeded
SHORT TERM EXPOSURE LIMIT
TIME WEIGHTED AVERAGE- can be repeatedly exposed over long period without adverse consequences
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH HIERARCHY OF CONTROLS (highest to lowest)
ELIMINATION
SUBSTITUTION
ENGINEERING
ADMINISTRATIVE
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Excessive frequency of disease affecting a population over time
EPIDEMIC
Disease constantly occurring in an area
ENDEMIC
Epidemic on more than one country
PANDEMIC
Occasional occurrence of disease
SPORADIC
Disease of animals transmissible to humans
ZOONOTIC
Diseases in animals
EPIZOONOTIC
NATURAL HISTORY OF DISEASE
Susceptibility
Presymptomatic
Clinical disease
Disease outcome
Level of prevention?
Isolation Quarantine Health education Waste disposal Immunization
PRIMARY
Screening tests
Annual PEs
Self breast exam
NBS
SECONDARY LEVEL OF PREVENTION