14295B HM manual chapter 9 PREV MED Flashcards
What is defined as the hygienic means of promoting health through prevention of human contact with the hazards of wastes?
sanitation
what is any animal capable of transmitting pathogens or producing human or animal discomfort or injury called
vector
what are organisms (insects,rodents,snakes,etc) that adversely affect military operations and the well-being of man and animal:attack real property, supplies, and equipment:or are otherwise undesirable?
pests
what are vaccines used to protect Navy and Marine Corps personnel against certain diseases before exposure to infection called?
prophylactic immunizations
what sets the minimum standards that immunizations procured for the armed forces are required to meet?
Department of Health and human services HHS
what are diseases that may be transmitted from a carrier to a susceptible host called
communicable
what series sets drinking water standards for both ashore and afloat U.S. Naval establishments worldwide
BUMEDINST 6240.1
what is the spent water of a ship,base,industrial plant, or other activity called
Wastewater
in 2008, infections accounted for an estimated 1.7 million infections and how many associated deaths in american hospitals alone, according to the centers for disease control and prevention (CDC)
99,000
what is the state of being free of pathogenic organisms called
asepsis
What is the state of being free of pathogenic organisms called
asepsis
what is the number of micro-organisms contaminating an object referred to as
bioburden
what is a diagnostic test of a prevaccum sterilizer’s ability to remove air from the chamber and detect air leaks?
bowi-dick type test
what is the reproduction and growth of micro-organisms in living tissue cells or on a nutrient medium called
culture
what is an infection resulting from treatment in a hospital that is secondary to the patients original condition called
nosocomial infection
what is a process that destroys all types and forms of micro-organisms called
stetilization
what is the quantity of materials or supplies required to treat a single patient called
unit dose
what is the study of micro-organisms called
microbiology
what are disease producing organisms said to be
prathogenic
what is one of the most important procedures in preventing the transfer of micro-organisms from one person to another
viruses
what are single-celled animals that do not have a rigid cell wall called
protazoa
what is one of the most important procedures in preventing the transfer of micr-organisms from one person to another
hand washing
what is an effective antiseptic fro reducing transient and resident microbial hand flora and has a sustained antimicrobial effect
chlorhexidine gluconate
what are water soluble complexes of iodine with organic compounds that are effective against all gram positive and gram negative bacteria and viruses
iodophors
waterless hand washing agents contain 70 percent isopropyl alcohol and virtually disinfect the skin in how many seconds
20
what are the highest quality, most expensive, and best fitting gloves
sterile surgical
what type of gloves offers the highest quality and best fit at a greatly reduced cost when sterile surgical gloves are not required
procedural
what type of gloves are the least expensive type of non sterile gloves that are commonly used in routine procedurs
latex examination
what is a stiff, thin woven mask used for simple procedures for protection from splashing and aerosols
cone mask
what is a light weight nose and mouth respirator that can provide some live of protection from the wearer from viruses and small particles
N95 Respirator
what are the second tier of infection prevention precautions
transmission based
what precautions are used for patients infected with microorganisms spread by coughing sneezing or talking such as influenza virus, adenovirus and rhinovirus
droplet
all active duty healthcare personnel will be tested for HIV every two years and tuberculosis testing and or screening on what basis
annual
what describes those practices used to prevent the transfer of pathogenic organisms from persons to person place to place or person to place
medical asepsis
for DTRs at the beginning of the day flush each of the unit water lines and hoses for at least 1 minute even if their use is not anticipated and flush for at least how many seconds between patients
30
potable water supplies may contain up to 100 bacterial colony forming units per millimeters (cfu/ml) and water in dental units at times can contain in excess of how many cfu/ml
1,000,000
Up to what percent will three 10 second rinses with mouthwash temporarily reduce a patients microbial count by
97
what is a liquid or solid waste containing pathogens in sufficient numbers and of sufficient virulence to cause infectious diseases in susceptible hosts exposed to the waste
infectious waste
what should used disposable sharps such as needles scalpels blades capsules disposable syringes used burs and broken instruments be treated as
ragulated waste
if the HM is in an area where infectious waste cannot be treated on site do not store without refrigeration for more than how many days
7
remove any blood or fluid spills with an absorbent material and disinfect the area with a solution of household bleach diluted to what amount with clear water or an EPA approved disinfectant
1:10
what is the term that describes the sterilization storage and handling of articles to keep them free of pathogenic organisms
surgical aseptic technique
the use of what in the operating room is the LEAST DESIRABLE method of cleaning
mops
what reduces resident and transient skin flora (bacteria) to a minimum
surgical hand scrub
