Chapter 3 Exposure Control

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Allergen

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Substance, protein or nonprotein, capable of inducing allergy or specific hypersensitivity; can enter the body by being inhaled, swallowed, touched, or injected.

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Hypoallergenic

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property of a substance that indicates it does not create a hypersensitive reaction; may apply to various chemicals; not specified on manufacturer's labels.

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Antimicrobial Soap

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A soap containg an active ingredient against skin microorganisms.

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Atopy

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Clinical hypersensitivity state or allergy with a hereditary predisposition; includes a hay fever, eczema, and asthma.

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Barrier Protection

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Refers to placing a physical barrier between the patient's body fluids (blood and saliva) and the healthcare professional (HCP) to prevent disease transmission.

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Barriers for HCP

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Includes gloves, mask, protective eyewear, and protective clothing (gown).

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Barrier for Patient

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Include protective eyewear, head cover during surgeries, and rubber dam during restorative and sealant procedures.

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Booster Dose

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Amount of immunogen (vaccine, toxoid, or other antigen preparation), usually smaller than the original amount, injected at an appropriate interval after the primary immunization to sustain the immune response to that immunogen.

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Exposure Incident

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A specific eye, mouth, mucous membrane, nonintact skin, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material that results from the performance of one's usual professional duties.

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Immunization

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The process of rendering a subject immune to a particular disease by stimulation with a specific antigen to promote antibody formation in the body.

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Inoculation

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Introduction of antigenic materialor vaccine; more frequently used to refer to introduction of material into a culture medium.

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Latex Allergy

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An acquired hypersensitivity reaction to the proteins found in natural rubber latex (NRL).

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Occupational Exposure

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Reasonably anticipated skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentionally infectious materials that may result from the performance of one's usual duties.

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PPD

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Purified protein derivative for tuberculin intracutaneous skin test for TB; positive reaction means previous infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

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Rhinitis

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Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose; may result from infection by bacteria or virus, or may be a seasonal (hay fever) or nonseasonal allergic reaction.

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Toxoid

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Toxin treated by heat or chemical agent to destroy its deleterious properties without destroying its ability to combine with, or stimulate the formation of, antitoxin; examples of toxoids used for active immunization are tetanus and diphtheria.

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Tuberculin Test (Mantoux)

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A test for the presence of active or inactive TB; a positive test is denoted bt redness and induration at the injection site by 48 to 72 hours after injection.

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Vaccination

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Process of introducing a vaccine into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease.

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Vaccine

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A suspenion of attenuated or killed microorganisms administered for the prevention or treatment of an infectious disease.