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Chapter 14 Flashcards

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Asespsis

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Being free of disease-producing microbes

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Biohazarous waste

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Items contaminated with blood, body fluids, secretions

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Carrier

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A human or animal that is a reservoir for microbes but does not have the signs and symptoms of infection

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Clean technique

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See “ medical asepsis “

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Communicable disease

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A disease caused by pathogens that spreads easily ; contagious disease

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Contagious disease

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See “ communicable disease “

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Contamination

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The process of becoming unclean

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Disinfection

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The process of destroying pathogens

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Germicide

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A disinfectant applied to the skin, tissues, or non-living objects

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Healthcare- associated infection (HAI)

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An infection that develops in a person cared for in any setting where health care is given ; the infection is related to receiving health care

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