Chapter 6 Flashcards
is the set of methods used to control and prevent the
spread of disease.
infection prevention
the way and means by which a disease is spread.
transmission
measures used to reduce, remove, and control the spread of pathogens.
medical asepis
in health care, a condition in which an object is not contaminated with pathogens.
clean
soiled, unclean; having disease-causing organisms or infectious material on it.
contaminated
in health care, a condition in which an object has been contaminated with pathogens.
dirty
process that destroys most, but not all, pathogens and other types of microorganisms.
disinfection
cleaning measure that destroys all microorganisms, including pathogens.
sterilization
an appliance used to sterilize medical instruments or other objects by using steam under pressure.
autoclave
The state of being completely free of microorganisms; also called sterile technique.
surgical asepsis
tube inserted through the skin or into a body opening that is used to administer or drain fluid.
catheter
federal government agency responsible for improving the overall health and safety of the people of the United States.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
washing hands with either plain or antiseptic soap and water and using alcohol-based hand rubs.
hand hygiene
an alcohol-containing preparation designed for application to the hands for reducing the number of microorganisms on the hands.
hand rub
an agent that destroys, resists, or prevents the development of pathogens.
antimicrobial
equipment that helps protect employees from serious workplace injuries or illnesses resulting from contact with workplace hazards.
personal protective equipment (PPE)
to put on
don
to remove
doff
prevent the spread of pathogens that travel through the air after
being expelled.
airborne precautions
are used for diseases that are spread by droplets in the air. Droplets normally do not travel further than six feet.
droplet precautions
are used when a resident may spread an infection by direct contact with another person or object.
contact precautions
plan that outlines specific work practices to prevent exposure to infectious material and identifies step-by-step procedures to follow when exposures do occur.
exposure control plan
a federal government agency that makes and enforces rules to protect workers from hazards on the job.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
specific eye, mouth, other mucous membrane, nonintact skin, or parenteral contact
with blood or other potentially infectious materials that results from the performance
of an employee’s duties.
exposure incident
microorganisms, mostly bacteria, that are resistant to one or more antimicrobial agents that are commonly used for treatment.
multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs)
