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20 Cards in this Set
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causative factors invading a host through an environment favorable to produce disease such as a biological or chemical agent
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agents
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all those factors internal and external to the client that influence and are influenced by the host and agent-host interaction
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environment
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the "right to know" standard that requires all manufacturing firms to inventory toxic agents, label them, develop info sheets, and edu employees about these agents
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Hazard Communication Standard
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a human or animal that provides adequate living conditions for any given infectious agent
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host
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the branch of the US public health service that is responsible for investigating workplace illnesses, accidents, and hazards
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health - NIOSH
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dangerous processes, conditions, or materials within a work environment that can result in harm to an employee
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occupational health hazards
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questions added to a health assessment that provide data necessary to rule out or confirm job-induced symptoms or illnesses
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occupational health history
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the federal agency charged with improving worker health and safety by establishing standards and regulations and by educating workers.
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occupational safety and health administration - OSHA
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the influence of work on health shown by statistics on illnesses, injuries, and deaths associated with employment
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work-health interaction
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compensation given to an employee for an injury that occurred while the employee was working
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workers' compensation
*State regulated and managed. |
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an assessment of the workplace conducted by the nurse
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worksite walk-through
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What are the categories of work-related hazards
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biological and infection hazards
chemical hazards environmental / mechanical hazards physical hazards (those that cause harm through transfer of physical energy, ie. vibration, noise, radiation, lighting, temp extremes) psychosocial hzards |
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What occupations have some of the highest rates of injuries and illnesses involving days away from work?
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1. truck drivers
2. laborers, non-construction 3. nursing aides, orderlies 4. cooks 5. construction workers 6. janitors and cleaners 7. carpenters 8. maintenance and repair workers 9. stock handlers and baggers 10. REGISTERED NURSES |
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What level of prevention is providing education on safety in the workplace to prevent injury?
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primary
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What level of prevention is screening for hearing loss resulting from noise levels in the plant
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secondary
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What level of prevention is working with chronic diabetic workers to ensure appropriate med use and blood glucose screening to avoid lost work days
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tertiary
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There is an acceptable level of risk in any job. T/F
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What are some of the functions of OSHA
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-determine and set standards for hazardous exposures in the workplace
-enforce the occupational health standards (including right of entry for inspections) -educate employers about occupational health and safety -develop and maintain a database of work related injuries -monitor compliance with occupational health and safety standards |
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What are some of the functions of NIOSH
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-conduct research and review research findings to recommend permissible exposure levels for occupational hazards to OSHA
-identify and research occupational health and safety hazards -educate occupational health and safety professionals -distribute research findings relevant to occupational health and safety |
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What kind of members does an interdisciplinary occupational health team usually consist of?
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occupational health nurse, occupational medicine physician, industrial hygienist, and safety specialist
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