Chapter 3 Flashcards
A condition that results when a microorganism is able to invade the body
Infection
Infections acquired in hospitals and other healthcare settings
A Nosocomial/HAI infection
A microbes capable of causing disease
Pathogen
Used for all patients
Standard
Includes direct and indirect touching
Contact
Coughing or sneezing
Droplet
Mean of transmission for tuberculosis
Airborne
Objects that are contaminated
Fomites
What is the BBP standard
OSHA standard for blood born pathogen
What does PASS mean
Pull, aim, squeeze, sweep
What does RACE stand for?
Rescue, alarm, contain, and extinguish
What is a biohazard
Any material or substance harmful to health
What does percutaneous mean
Always use needle with safety
What does the CLIA do?
Federal regulations passed by Congress, aimed to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliable safety
What does the CDC do
Investigates and controls communicable diseases and epidemics
What does OSHA do
Sets standards
What are the symptoms of shock
Pale cold or clammy skin
What does HICPAC do
Isolation control
What is the first thing to do when someone goes into shock
Maintain open air way while assisting them to the floor
What do you do of you get bold and the outside of the blue tube
Clean with bleach
