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Chapter 5: Infection Control Flashcards

1
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What are the two regulatory agencies for infection control?

A

OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration

EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

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2
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Why study infection control?

A

Prevent the spread of bacteria

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3
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What does SDS stand for?

A

Safety Data Sheets

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4
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What disinfectant kills “TB” ?

A

Tuberculocidal Disinfectant

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5
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What is infection control?

A

Methods to reduce transmitting infectious organisms.

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6
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What are Universal Precautions?

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Treating ALL bodily fluids as if they are infectious.

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7
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What is a state agency for infection control?

A

Health Department

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8
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What are some ways infectious materials can enter the body?

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• Eyes
• Nose
• Ears
• Mouth
• Broken Skin

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9
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What is an antigen?

A

Invaders

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10
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What is bacteria?

A

One celled micro-organism ( can survive without a host)

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11
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What is a virus?

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A parasitic sub-microscopic particle. It infects and resides in a biological organism. ( Needs a host to survive)
Ex. HIV, Hepatitis, Herpes

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12
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What are the 2 types of bacteria?

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Pathogenic & Non- Pathogenic

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13
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What is Pathogenic?

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A harmful bacteria that is also disease causing.

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14
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What is Non- Pathogenic?

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Harmless bacteria . Ex. Probiotics

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15
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What bacteria is linked to dirty pedicure bowls?

A

Mycobacterium

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16
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What is the name of the rod shaped bacteria?

A

Bacilli

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17
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What is the name of the spiral shaped bacteria?

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Spirilla

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18
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What is -cocci?

A

Round shaped bacteria transmitted via air then settles

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19
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What is a puss forming bacteria that grows in clusters like grapes?

A

Staphbcocci ( Staph)

20
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What is a puss forming bacteria that is arranged in curved lines like beads?

A

Streptococci ( Strep)

21
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What is a puss forming bacteria that is round and grows in pairs?

A

Diplococci (ex. Pneumonia)

22
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What are flagella’s?

A

Hair like extensions that move in a shaking motion.

23
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What are cilia?

A

Hair like extensions that move in a rowing motion.

24
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What does MRSA stand for?

A

Methicillian Resistant Staphlococcous Aureus

25
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What is a spore?

A

A waxy outer shell to protect bacteria from unfavorable conditions

26
Q

What blood borne pathogen damages the liver?

A

Hepatitis

27
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What is Hepatitis A?

A

A blood borne pathogen transmitted via contaminated food and water ( through poo) .

*The body can fight off & it is prevented by a vaccine.

28
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What is Hepatitis C?

A

A blood borne pathogen transmitted via blood & sex.

***50-70% chronic (reoccurring) // body can store forever

29
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What is Hepatitis B?

A

A blood borne pathogen transmitted via blood and sex.

**the body can fight off & is prevented by a vaccine

30
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What is HIV?

A

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

31
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What is AIDS?

A

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

32
Q

What is the medical name for lice?

A

Pediculosis Capitis

33
Q

What is tinea?

A

Fungal

34
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What is an infection in just one area?

A

Local infection

35
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What is an infection that spreads through the entire body?

A

General Infection

36
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What is the body’s way of fighting off infection?

A

Immunity

37
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What are two types of Immunity?

A

Acquired and Natural

38
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What is the presence of blood or other infectious material on an item?

A

Contamination

39
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What is the process of removal of blood or infectious material?

A

Decontamination

40
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What are the two types of decontamination?

A

Cleaning & Disinfecting
Cleaning and Sterilizing

41
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What is cleaning?

A

Remove all visible debris with soap and water

42
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What is disinfecting?

A

Removes MOST microorganisms on a surface with a EPA registered disinfectant.

43
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What is sterilizing?

A

The process of removing all microorganisms including spores.

44
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What is auto clave?

A

Use high pressurized steam to sterilize.

45
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What are the 4 Types of Disinfectant?

A

Bleach
70%+ Alcohol
Phenol
Quats

46
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What about phenol do you need to know?

A

In tuberculocidal disinfectant & has a high pH

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