Chapter 17 Vocab Flashcards
1
Q
biohazardous waste
A
items contaminated with bodily fluids
2
Q
communicable disease
A
a disease caused by a pathogen that spreads easily
3
Q
personal protective equipment (PPE)
A
the clothing or equipment worn by the staff for protection against a hazard
4
Q
CDC
A
centers for disease control
5
Q
OPIM
A
other potentially infectious materials
6
Q
PPE
A
personal protective equipment
7
Q
TB
A
tuberculosis
