Abstract
This issue of Workplace Health & Safety contains a Continuing Nursing Education Module on “Occupational Risk Assessment and Irritant Contact Dermatitis” 1.0 contact hour of continuing nursing education credit will be awarded by AAOHN upon successful completion of the posttest and evaluation.
A certificate will be awarded when the following requirements are met by the participant: (1) Participant logs on to the AAOHN LMS website at www.aaohn.org/education/online-learning-center and enrolls in the course ($10 members; $15 non-members); (2) The completed posttest and course evaluation are entered online at at http://www.aaohn.org by February 2017; (3) A score of 75% (6 correct answers) is achieved by the participant.
Upon completion of this lesson, the occupational health nurse will be able to:
List the steps of an occupational risk assessment
Describe strategies to reduce the risk of developing contact irritant dermatitis
The American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. is an Approved Provider of continuing nursing education by the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc., an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
The American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. is additionally approved as a CNE provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing (#CEP9283).
Contact hours received for successful completion of the posttest and evaluation may be used for relicensure, certification, and re-certification.
Physical agents Chemical agents Biological agents All of the above
It is an inflammatory response that develops following exposure to a hazardous agent. The rash occurs immediately following exposure. Irritant contact dermatitis is rather rare outside of the cosmetology industry. Exposure to any body part results in generalized rash over most of the body.
Hazard identification Dose-response assessment Genetic determination Exposure assessment
Impaired wound healing and dry skin Chemical properties and exposure duration Smoking and corticosteroid treatment Age, gender, race
Those with a history of atopic dermatitis Post-menopausal women Older workers All of the above
Job rotation Frequent hand washing with powerful soap Ensure workers use personal protective equipment Substitution to less hazardous products
Is used to prevent and treat contact irritant dermatitis Is only available via medical prescription Works best with enhanced ultraviolet light exposure Is largely ineffective in workers older than 65
Lose weight and increase physical activity Stay warm and change clothes frequently Quit smoking and avoid sun exposure Eat more fruits and vegetables and cut back on red meats