Oregon Written Tattoo Practice Test

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What term is used for an individual who may be the source of infectious materials in an occupational exposure incident?

Contaminated individual
Infected individual
Source individual
Risk individual

The correct answer is: Source individual

The term "source individual" specifically refers to a person who is the origin of infectious materials in the context of occupational exposure incidents. This designation is used primarily in medical and health settings to identify individuals whose bodily fluids may potentially harbor pathogens capable of causing disease. Recognizing a source individual is critical for implementing necessary precautions and protocols to prevent the transmission of infections, especially in professions like tattooing, where close contact with the skin and bodily fluids is common. The other terms do not carry the same precise meaning within this context. "Contaminated individual" suggests that the person is affected by contaminants but lacks the framework to specify that they are the source of infective materials. "Infected individual" denotes someone who is suffering from an infection but doesn't specify the role of that individual in a potential exposure incident. "Risk individual" implies a general level of danger without clarifying the source of pathogens or infectious materials, which is essential for understanding occupational exposure situations.