AIC/ADD Test Flashcards
How long should you wash your hands
30 seconds under hot water
Objective
Visible
Subjective
Non-visible
Primary
elevations formed by fluid in a cavity
flat changes in skin color
Secondary
missing skin
Build up on the surface of the skin
Psoriasis
Immune Dysfunction
Red, thickened, scaly
Vitamin A/Topical Corticosteroids/ oral medications/UVA treatment
Eczema
Inflammatory, painful, itching
can be dry or moist/ inflamed, painful patches
Moisturizing, occlusive products/light exfoliation
Aseptic
State of Being free of pathogens
Asymptomatic
Without Symptom
PPE
Personal Protective Equipment
Blood-Borne Pathogens standard
minimize the transmission of HIV and hepatitis B and C infections among health-care workers.
Sharps Container
Where you put your sharps
Sanitation
Hand Sanitizer
Sanitation uses an antimicrobial agent on objects, surfaces or living tissue to reduce the number of disease-causing organisms to non-threatening levels
Disinfection
Alcohol/Lisol
antimicrobial agents on non-living objects or surfaces to destroy or inactivate microorganisms
Most disinfectants are weakened or inactivated by organic matter such as dirt and feces
Sterilization
Autoclaves
kill or inactivate all disease-causing bacteria, spores, fungi and viruses.
Resident Microorganisms
Normal Flora
Our Fingernails should be
Cleaned and Trimmed
What should you do before putting items in barbicide
Clean off items with Soap
CDC
Washing hands is the most important
DERMA/TOLOGY
Study of skin
HEPA/TITIS
LIVER/INFLAMMATION
4 Harmful Microorganisms
Bacteria
Virus
Fungus
Parasite
Bacteria
Round (strep/staph/dip)
Rod
Spiral
Round
Cocci
Rod
Bacilli
Spiral
Spirilla
Skin Cancer
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Malignant Melanoma
ABCDE
Asymmetry Border Color Diameter Evolution
Chain of Infection
Infectious Disease Reservoir Portal of Exit Mode of Transmission Portal of Entry Susceptible Host
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Most common and least severe
pearl like bump/flesh colored/small capilaries running through
upper part of body/red, flat, and scaly
FREEZE IT/laser/
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
surgery/mohs
second most frequently diagnosed
raised, crusty, warty looking
ulcers
Malignant Melanoma
Most Serious and Deadly
Metastasizes quickly
Early detection is essential for treatment and remission
Chemotherapy
Linear
Cut
Round
Mole