Question

176 Chapter 21 Chapter Assignment Sheets CASE STUDY r City Health Care, attends to patient p Veronica Hernandez, a medical assisting extern at Inne examinations under the supervision of clinic manager is careful to follow all infection control methods during patient lthough Ver arilyn Johnson, CMA (AAMA). Although ped on her . She is concerned that this condition, which has not responded to creams and lotions, is related to latex gloves she wears during procedures. CASE STUDY REVIEW QUESTIONS 1. Discuss the possible causes of Veronica's symptoms. 2. Suggest a course of action that both addresses Veronica's condition and maintains the proper degree of asepsis.

Answer 1

1 The most serious reaction to latex is a latex allergy.The protein in rubber can cause an allergic reaction in some people.it can be a more serious reaction to latex than irritant contact dermatitis or allergic contact dermatitis.Reactions usually begin within minutes to exposure to latex,but they can occur hours later and can produce various symptoms.Mild reactions to latex involve skin redness,hives and itching.More severe reactions may involve symptoms such as runny nose,sneezing,itchy eyes,scratchy throat and asthma.Some reactions can be as severe as those seen in people with bee-sting allergies.

2 When a health care worker has been identified with a latex sensitivity or allergy ,precautions must be taken to prevent exposure.Replacing latex-containing gloves and supplies with non-latex items will be helpful in this condition.