EAP Flashcards
(128 cards)
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Carrier
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a person or animal that harbors a specific infectious agent in the absence of discernible clinical disease
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Communicable Disease
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an illness which may pass or be carried from a reservoir to a susceptible host
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Epidemic
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occurrence of an illness in excess of normal expectancy in a specific region that originates from a common source
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host
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a human or other living animal affording nourishment to an infectious agent
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incubation period
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the time interval
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the entry and development or multiplication of infectious agents in the body of humans or animals
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infection
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infectious agent
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an organism capable of producing infection of infectious disease
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Heath care associated infection
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an infection that iss acquired in a hospital setting formally known as a nosocomial infection
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portal of entry
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The means of entry for an infectious agent into a host
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reservoir
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The habitat for infectious agents survival
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susceptible host
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I human or animal that has the potential for acquiring an infection
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transmission
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The process by which an infectious agent is spread from a reservoir to a susceptible host
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sexually transmitted infections
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A contagious disease transmitted by sexual contact
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what is the most frequently reported infectious disease in the United States
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chlamydia
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what are the sexually transmitted infections
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gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, General herpes, AIDS
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how do you know diagnose syphilis
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blood test-RPR
microscopic exam
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what is RPR
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rapid plasma reagent
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what are signs and symptoms of genital herpes
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blisters, blebs and ulcers which become circular ulcerated lesions in the genitourinary/perineal area
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what is mechanical prophylaxis
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condom
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what is direct transmission
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Direct and essentially immediate transfer of infectious agents through portal of entry of a susceptible host
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how many types of viral hepatitis have been positively identified
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five ABC D and E
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True or false hepatitis is a virus
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True
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what is strep throat caused by
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streptococcus pyogenes
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what are parasitic diseases
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hookworm disease, malaria, scabies, lice
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what are bacterial diseases
strep throat, tuberculosis, meningitis
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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
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what is tinea corporis
ringworm of the body
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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
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what is potable water
water that is suitable, safe, or prepared for drinking
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true or false: all water is considered unsafe until it has been tested and disinfected if necessary
true
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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
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procedures to produce potable water
iodine tablets, calcium hypochlorite, boiling
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what chemical disinfection is used on large amounts of water
calcium hypochlorite
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what is used only in emergencies for potable water
boiling
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how long do you boil water
vigorously for two minutes
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does the DPD #4 tab differentiate the type of chlorine
no, It indicates the level of total disinfectant present
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why are health and comfort inspections conducted
conducted to determine and ensure the security, military fitness and good order and discipline of the organization
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what are the three temperature measurements
wet bulb, dry bulb, globe
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how often or WBGT readings conducted
hourly basis
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White flag
less than 80°F
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Green flag
80-84.9°F
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yellow flag
85 to 87.9°F
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Red flag
88 to 89.9°F
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Black flag
90°F and above
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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
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what is HCP
Navy hearing conservation program
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what is the preferred method of noise control
The reduction or elimination of hazardous noise through the use of engineering controls
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acute pulpitis
an inflammation of the pulp caused by injury to the pulp usually from dental caries or trauma
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apical foramen
opening at apex of the tooth which permits passage of nerve and blood supplies
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dental carries
bacteria that causes cavities
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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
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dentin
light yellow substance found inside the crown, under enamel and inside the root, bulk of tooth
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enamel
covers the entire crowd and provides protection to exposed tooth. Hardest substance in the body
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gingiva (gums)
soft tissue that covers and surrounds neck of the tooth. Healthy gingival is pink firm and resilient
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necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis
severe infection of the gingival tissue commonly referred to as trench mouth
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Periapical abscess
and alveolar abscess localized around the a tooth root
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Pericoronitis
i'm formation of the gingival around a partially erupted tooth
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Periodontitus
inflammation of the gingival that involves the crest of the alveolar bone and the periodontal ligament above the alveolar crest
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periodontal abscess
localized, pus forming inflammation of the tissue surrounding the teeth
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post extraction alveolar osteitis
it condition comely referred to as a dry socket
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pulp
provide sensation and blood supply to the tooth
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root canal
houses nerves, veins and arteries of the tooth
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stomatitis
a general term used to denote inflammation of the oral mucosa
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what are the teeth structures
The crown, the route, the cervix
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anatomical crown
The portion of the tooth incased in the enamel
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clinical crown
Applied to the part of the crown exposed(visible) in the mouth
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how many teeth are there
32
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explain the universal method
numbered 1 to 32
top:1-16
bottom:17-32
left to right
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primary tooth number diagram
lettered A-J right to left
| k-t lower left to right
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class one dental classification
had an examination of them 13 months
requires no dental treatment
worldwide deployable
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class two dental classification
had an exam in the last 13 months
requires non-urgent dental treatment
service member is worldwide deployable
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class III dental classification
has had no examination of the last 13 months
| requires urgent dental treatment not worldwide deployable
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class 4 dental classification
requires annual dental examination
unknown dental classification or has no dental record
not worldwide deployable
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what is the most common cause of dental caries
bacterial plaque
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what do you flush cavities with
warm water
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what is the most frequent cause of severe tooth pain
pressure of fluid building up inside the pump chamber or root canal
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Parulis
swelling that is confined to a small area at the site of a sinus tract
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do you apply heat to the external surfaces of the face
NEVER
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diseases of tooth tissue
dental caries, acute pulpitis, periapical abscess, tooth avulsion
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diseases of periodontal tissue
necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis, periodontitis, Periodontal abscess, pericoronitis
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mucosa conditions
herpetic gingivostomatitas, aphthous stomatitis (canker sore)
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tooth extractions
post-extraction hemorrhage and post extraction alveolar osteitis
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treatment for post extraction hemorrhage
notify the dentist, monitor the patient's vital signs and watch for changes in his or her condition until the dentist arrives, stop the bleeding by packing moisten sterile gauze over the extraction site and instruct the patient to bite down firmly
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type one enamel fracture
A chip or fracture of the tooth enamel without dentin involvement
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type two enamel/Dentin fracture
and extensive fracture involving the enamel and the Dentin layers with no pulp exposure
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type three enamel/Dentin fracture with pulp exposure
extensive tooth fracture with the pulp experience
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treatment for a type III tooth fracture
place calcium hydroxide over pulp and seal if available
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type for root fracture
A fracture of the route which may include fracture of the crown
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what to do if patient has fractured jaw
clear any obstruction in the upper respiratory passages ASAP
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treatment for mandibular/maxillary fracture's
Report the patient's condition to the dentist, immobilize the injured area by applying in elastic bandage. Wrap around head and mandible, ensure that a pair scissors is close by to cut the bandage of the patient starts to vomit or has respiratory difficulties, apply ice packs are the injured area to reduce swelling and pain, immediately transfer the patient to the nearest medical or dental facility
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anemia
A decrease in certain elements of the blood, especially red blood cells and hemoglobin
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hemoglobin
Iron containing red pigment combine with a protein substance
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hematocrit
A determination of the volume percentage of red blood cells in whole blood
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leukocytosis
abnormally high white blood cell count
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leukopenia
abnormally low white blood cell count
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Hgb
hemoglobin determination
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HCT
hematocrit calculation
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what color pen
Black or blue-black ink
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what do color coded tops indicate
additive/anticoagulant
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lavender top
CBC
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redtop
PSA prostate specific antigen
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Gold or red marble top
chemistry, lipids, glucose, TSA (thyroid) RPR
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total RBC count for males
4.6 to 6.2 million/mm^3
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total RBC count for females
4.2 to 5.4 million/mm^3
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hemoglobin determination for males
14 to 18 g per 100 mL of blood
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hemoglobin determination for females
12 to 16 g per hundred milliliters of blood
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hematocrit calculation for females
37 to 47%
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hematocrit calculation for males
42 to 52%
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total white blood cell count
used in determining the nature and severity of systemic infections
range from 4800 to 10,800 per cubic mL
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White blood cell differential count
used to determine the different types of white blood cells present
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five types of white blood cells found in the circulating blood
neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, lymphocytes, monocytes
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neutrophils
function by ingesting and invading bacteria, largest percent of leukocytes in normal blood sample
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eosinophil
function is to respond in immediate allergic reactions and destroy parasites, common cause of increased numbers is parasitic infections
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basophil
common cause of increased numbers is associated with inflammatory disorders
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lymphocyte
function is associated with the body's defense against viral infections and immune response
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monocyte
largest of the normal white blood cells, function is to control microbial and fungal infections, and remove damage cells from the body
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common bacteria
cocci and bacilli
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RPR reactive
appears as black clumps
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nonreactive RPR
appears as a light gray color
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Monospot test
reported as positive or negative
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meningitis
information of the meninges
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tuberculosis
potentially serious infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs
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hepatitis e
Enterically transmitted by the fecal/oral route through contaminated food or water
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hepatitis D
A co-infection with hepatitis B and is parenterally transmitted
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hepatitis C
most common chronic blood borne infection in the United States, persons are at risk for infection through injection drug use
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hepatitis B
three part immunizations received by medical personnel is to protect individuals against this type of hepatitis
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hepatitis A
formally called infectious hepatitis
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viral diseases
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Vericella zoster (chxpox)
influenza
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