chapter 6 study guide Flashcards
the bodies agility to resist pathogens and diseases is called?
immunity
which infection is caused when a healthcare worker transfers staph bacteria from his hands to a surgical site?
Exogenous infection
what type of infection is caused by a microorganism that is normally beneficial or harmless to humans?
endogenous infection
the infection cycle begins with a pathogen and is established in the?
Reservoir host
an example of direct transmission of a pathogen?
contact with blood from a infected person
what is the most likely infection spread by air born transmission?
influenza
how is a congenital infection contracted?
Present at the time of birth
a individual unto whom a pathogen is spread to who has little to no immunity to infection by that organism is ?
susceptible host
factors related to the host”s susceptibility is?
age and nutritional status
the condition in which pathogen are absent or are controlled is?
asepsis
a MA could help break the cycle of infection in the medical office by?
keeping strict housekeeping standards
a reservoir host who is unaware of the presence of a pathogen and so spreads the disease is a ?
carrier
respiratory diseases such as TB are often transmitted by?
Airborne transmission
a living organism that carries microorganism from a infected person to another person is called a ?
vector
what factors of host”s susceptibility are related to the pathogen?
point of entery
what factors of host susceptibly are related to the pathogen?
point of entry
unpasteurized milk from a infected cow is a example of?
Environmental
when a person devops food poising after easting at a restaurant salad bar the most likely form of transmission is?
foodborne transmission
principles of ______ must be applied to break the cycle of infection
Asepsis
chickenpox is a ___________ infection and can spread easily
exogenous infection
the most important aseptic procedure for a MA is?
Proper Hand Hygine
aseptic hand washing includes?
keeping your hands lower then your fore arms
what is considered aseptic precautions?
wearing gloves and a mask while working with a patient when you have a cold.
the proper way to handle and dispose of contaminated sharps?
place in a rigid, leak proof, puncture resistant bio waste container.
red bags or bags with a bio symbol are used for?
dressing contaminated with blood or bodily fluids
bio-waste contanier must have which label attached?
orange-red
OSHA standard precautions apply to?
blood
category 1 task according to OSHA
expose a worker to blood bodily fluids or tissues
category 3 task according to OSHA
Do not require PPE other then hand hygine
when cleaning up a spill in the work environment the appropriate gloves are?
utility gloves
when a exposure incident occurs the employee should?
be tested for HBV and receive vaccination if nessacary
when a exposure incident occurs the employee should?
be tested for HBV and receive vaccination if necessary
