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Chapter 5: Infection Prevention & Control Flashcards

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infection

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when harmful microorganisms invade and multiply within the body

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localized infection

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infection that is limited to a specific location in the body

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systemic infection

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infection affecting the entire body
causes fever, chills, mental confusion

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healthcare-associated infection (HAI)

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infection acquired in a healthcare setting during the delivery of medical care

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chain of infection

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causative agent
reservoir
portal of exit
mode of transmission
portal of entry
susceptible host

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medical asepsis

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measures used to reduce and prevent the spread of pathogens

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surgical asepsis

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makes an object or area completely free of all microorganisms

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occupational safety and health administration (OSHA)

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agency that makes rules to protect workers from hazards on the job

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centers for disease control and prevention (CDC)

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agency that issues guidelines to protect and improve the health of individuals and communities

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standard precautions

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treating blood and other body fluids, nonintact skin, and mucous membranes as if they were infected

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transmission-based precautions

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precautions used for people who are infected or may be infected with certain infectious disease

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hand hygiene

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washing hands with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer (ABHs)

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steps of donning ppe

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washing hands
gown
mask/respirator
goggles/face shield
gloves

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steps of doffing ppe

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gloves
goggles/face shield
gown
mask
wash hands

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airborne precautions

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prevents pathogens that are carried by moisture, air currents, and dust
ex. tuberculosis
prevention = wearing respirator

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droplet precautions

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used for diseases that are spread by droplets in the air
ex. influenza
prevention = wear a face mask

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contact precautions

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used when a patient may spread infection by direct contact with a person or object
ex. conjunctivitis, rotavirus, C. diff
prevention: wearing gloves and gown and patient isolation and handwashing

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epidemic

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outbreak that affects a large # of people within a specific geographical area

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pandemic

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a global outbreak of a disease; affects a large # of people in many countries

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endemic

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an outbreak that is always present; become more manageable and spreads at an expected level

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Bloodborne pathogens

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microorganisms found in human blood that can cause infection and disease

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human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

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virus that weakens the immune system so that the body can’t fight infections

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hepatitis

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inflammation for the liver cause by certain viruses and other factors such as alcohol abuse, some meds, and trauma

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Hep B

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can survive outside the body for 7 days
causes liver damage, liver cancer, death
transmitted through sexual contact, infected needles, and from mom to baby

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Hep C

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transmitted through blood and other body fluids
causes cirrhosis and liver cancer
no vaccine
can survive outside of body for 6 weeks

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Hep D

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transmitted by blood
only found in ppl who have Hep B

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Hep E

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transmitted via fecal-oral route

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Bloodborne pathogens standard

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requires healthcare facilities protect employees from bloodborne health hazards

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needlestick safety and prevention act

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utilizes engineering controls to prevent needlesticks

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exposure control plan

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required plan to elimination or reduce employee exposure to infectious material

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clean

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not contaminated with pathogens

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dirty

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contaminated with pathogens

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disinfection

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process that destroys most pathogens

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sterilization

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destroys all microorganisms

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methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

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spread by physical and indirect contact
symptoms: drainage, fever, chills, skin discoloration

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vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE)

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spread through direct and indirect contact
symptoms: fever, fatigue, chills, drainage
very hard to treat

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carbapenem-resistant enterobacterales (CRE)

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Normal part of intestinal flora that can multiply and cause infection
resistant to a very strong antibiotic
50% death rate

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clostridioides difficile (C. diff)

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not an MDRO but using antibiotics too often increases risk of infection; spore-forming bacterium; found in normal gut flora
elderly at higher risk
alcohol sanitizer is not effective against C. diff
symptoms: frequent, foul- smelling, watering stools; fever, diarrhea, nausea, lack of appetite, abd cramps

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