Chapter 5: Infection Control Flashcards
What are the two regulatory agencies for infection control?
OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
EPA - Environmental Protection Agency
Why study infection control?
Prevent the spread of bacteria
What does SDS stand for?
Safety Data Sheets
What disinfectant kills “TB” ?
Tuberculocidal Disinfectant
What is infection control?
Methods to reduce transmitting infectious organisms.
What are Universal Precautions?
Treating ALL bodily fluids as if they are infectious.
What is a state agency for infection control?
Health Department
What are some ways infectious materials can enter the body?
• Eyes
• Nose
• Ears
• Mouth
• Broken Skin
What is an antigen?
Invaders
What is bacteria?
One celled micro-organism ( can survive without a host)
What is a virus?
A parasitic sub-microscopic particle. It infects and resides in a biological organism. ( Needs a host to survive)
Ex. HIV, Hepatitis, Herpes
What are the 2 types of bacteria?
Pathogenic & Non- Pathogenic
What is Pathogenic?
A harmful bacteria that is also disease causing.
What is Non- Pathogenic?
Harmless bacteria . Ex. Probiotics
What bacteria is linked to dirty pedicure bowls?
Mycobacterium
What is the name of the rod shaped bacteria?
Bacilli
What is the name of the spiral shaped bacteria?
Spirilla
What is -cocci?
Round shaped bacteria transmitted via air then settles
What is a puss forming bacteria that grows in clusters like grapes?
Staphbcocci ( Staph)
What is a puss forming bacteria that is arranged in curved lines like beads?
Streptococci ( Strep)
What is a puss forming bacteria that is round and grows in pairs?
Diplococci (ex. Pneumonia)
What are flagella’s?
Hair like extensions that move in a shaking motion.
What are cilia?
Hair like extensions that move in a rowing motion.
What does MRSA stand for?
Methicillian Resistant Staphlococcous Aureus
What is a spore?
A waxy outer shell to protect bacteria from unfavorable conditions
What blood borne pathogen damages the liver?
Hepatitis
What is Hepatitis A?
A blood borne pathogen transmitted via contaminated food and water ( through poo) .
*The body can fight off & it is prevented by a vaccine.
What is Hepatitis C?
A blood borne pathogen transmitted via blood & sex.
***50-70% chronic (reoccurring) // body can store forever
What is Hepatitis B?
A blood borne pathogen transmitted via blood and sex.
**the body can fight off & is prevented by a vaccine
What is HIV?
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
What is AIDS?
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
What is the medical name for lice?
Pediculosis Capitis
What is tinea?
Fungal
What is an infection in just one area?
Local infection
What is an infection that spreads through the entire body?
General Infection
What is the body’s way of fighting off infection?
Immunity
What are two types of Immunity?
Acquired and Natural
What is the presence of blood or other infectious material on an item?
Contamination
What is the process of removal of blood or infectious material?
Decontamination
What are the two types of decontamination?
Cleaning & Disinfecting
Cleaning and Sterilizing
What is cleaning?
Remove all visible debris with soap and water
What is disinfecting?
Removes MOST microorganisms on a surface with a EPA registered disinfectant.
What is sterilizing?
The process of removing all microorganisms including spores.
What is auto clave?
Use high pressurized steam to sterilize.
What are the 4 Types of Disinfectant?
Bleach
70%+ Alcohol
Phenol
Quats
What about phenol do you need to know?
In tuberculocidal disinfectant & has a high pH
