ASEPSIS Flashcards

1
Q

Time from entrance of pathogen into the body to appearance of first symptoms; during this time pathogens grow and multiply

A

incubation

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2
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time from onset of nonspecific symptoms such as fever, malaise, and fatigue to move specific symptoms

A

prodromal

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3
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time during which child demonstrates signs and symptoms specific to infection type

A

illness

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4
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time when acute symptoms of illness disappear

A

convalescence

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5
Q

single most effective way to prevent the spread of communicable diseases

A

hand washing

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6
Q

The physical removal of visible dirt and debris

A

cleaning

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7
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refers to the elimination of virtually all pathogenic organisms on inanimate objects and surfaces thereby reducing the level of microbial contamination to an acceptably safe level

A

disinfection

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8
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a process of destruction of all forms of living microorganisms from a surface or substance

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sterilization

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9
Q

Surgical mask, alcohol hand wash/spray

A

LEVEL 1 PPE

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10
Q

Surgical mask, googles or face shield

A

LEVEL 2 PPE

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11
Q

N95 mask, googles or face shield, gloves, surgical cap, scrub suits, gowns (coveralls), shoe covers

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LEVEL 3 PPE

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12
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N95 mask (or PAPR), googles or face shield, double gloves, surgical cap, scrub suits, coveralls, dedicated shoes, shoe covers

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LEVEL 4 PPE

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13
Q

lower risk level of transmission

A

green zone

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14
Q

moderate risk level of transmission

A

orange zone

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15
Q

high risk level of transmission

A

red/hot zone

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