ANAPHY REVIEW

Vocabulary flashcards covering hazards, chain of infection, and safety agencies based on the notes.

Hazard

A source or situation that has the potential to cause harm.

Risk

A potential action that can lead to an undesirable outcome (example: slipping on a wet floor).

Biological Hazard

A hazard involving infectious agents that can cause infection.

Sharp Hazard

Hazard from sharp objects (needles, lancets, broken glass) that can cause cuts and expose to blood-borne pathogens.

Electrical Hazard

Hazard from ungrounded or wet wires that can cause burns or electrical shock.

Radioactive Hazard

Hazard from exposure to radioactive isotopes; unstable atoms emit radiation; overexposure can cause hair loss.

Physical Hazard

Hazard such as slippery floors that can cause injuries like sprains.

Explosive Hazard

Hazard from open flames and organic chemicals that can cause burns or dismemberment.

Chemical Hazard

Hazard from poisonous chemical agents (preservatives and reagents) that can irritate skin or be harmful.

Chain of Infection

Sequence where an infectious agent moves from reservoir through exit, transmission, and entry to a susceptible host.

Immunocompromised

People with a compromised immune system who are more prone to illness.

Infectious Agent

Bacteria, fungi, parasites, or viruses that can cause infection.

Reservoir

Source that harbors an infectious agent (humans, animals, insects, or food).

Portal of Exit

Body openings through which an agent leaves the reservoir (e.g., nose, mouth, mucous membranes).

Means of Transmission

Ways an agent moves from reservoir to host (e.g., vector, direct/indirect contact, airborne, droplet).

Portal of Entry

Routes by which an agent enters a new host (often the same routes as exit).

Susceptible Host

Any individual who can be infected; newborns, elderly, patients, doctors, and immunocompromised people are especially at risk.

Laboratory Safety

Guidelines to prevent harm or hazards to personnel in the laboratory.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Agency that provides safe and healthful working conditions by setting/enforcing standards and providing training.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Agency that conducts health promotion, prevention, and preparedness activities.

Clinical and Laboratory Safety Institute

Institute that provides guidelines for writing standard procedures.