ch. 15 test Flashcards
aerobic
require oxygen to live
anaerobic
live and reproduce in the absence of oxygen
clean
the objects or parts of objects that do not contain disease-producing organisms and therefore have minimal chance of spreading disease
acquired immune deficiency (AIDS)
caused by human immunodeficiency virus and suppressed the immune system
personal protective equipment
equipment that protects healthcare workers from certain diseases or pathogens
MRSA?
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureas
VRE?
Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus
MRAB?
multi-drug resistant acinetobacter baumannii
CRE?
Carbapenem-resistant enterobacteriaceae
ESBL?
Extended spectrum beta lactamase
what are helminths?
multicellular parasitic organisms commonly called worms or flukes
three things needed for microorganisms to grow and reproduce?
a good environment, source of energy, and nourishment
antisepsis?
prevent or inhibit growth of pathogenic organisms but are not effective against spores or viruses
disinfection
a process that uses chemical disinfectants to destroy or kill pathogenic organisms
sterilization
a process that destroys all microorganisms, both pathogenic and nonpathogenic including spores and viruses
bioterrorism act of 2002?
it requires the development of a comprehensive plan against bioterrorism
three pathogens spread by blood/ bodily fluids
hepatitis b, hepatitis c and HIV
4 main requirements employers must meet?
- identify and use safer medical devices
- incorporate changes in annual updates of exposure control plan
- solicit j out from non-managerial employees
- maintain a sharps injury log
3 times masks or protective eyewear should be worn?
irrigation of wounds, suctioning, and delivery of a baby
