Chapters 1&2 Changes in esthetics and infection control Flashcards
Explain two possible origins of the word spa
A) espa-meaning “fountain” Walloon origin
B) acronym of Latin phrases sanitas per aqaus “health through water”
Name two water treatments provided in the spa
Balneotherapy
Hydrotherapy
Name the three types of Roman bath houses
Balnea (home)
Balnea private (private)
Balnea public (public)
What is a popular method of documenting the critical thinking process?
SOAP
Subjective-what client tells you
Objective-what you see
Assessment-details of what you heard or saw
Procedure-steps toward desired outcome, treatment, home care, and additional services
_______ thought revolves around the idea of treating the person as a whole rather than focusing solely on a disease or disorder
Holistic
HIPAA
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act-protects patient privacy regarding medical records and health information
AIDS
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
CDC
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
HAV
Hepatitis A
Transmitted via contact with contaminated food
HBV
Hepatitis B
Exposure to infected bodily fluids
HCV
Hepatitis C
Direct contact with infected blood
HDV
Hepatitis D
Can only develop in people who have Hep B
HIV
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
OPIM
Other Potentially Infectious Material
PPE
Personal Protective Equipment
What is the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?
Issued by OSHA to protect healthcare workers from hazards they face every day at work, such as, Hep B, Hep C, and HIV
Describe Standard Precautions
A concept that requires the practitioner to behave as though all tissue is known to be hazardous and use appropriate measures during contact with it
Describe Engineering Controls and Work Practice Controls
Controls to protect employees from contact with bloodborne pathogens in the workplace. These include sharps containers, antiseptic soap, and the workers ability to practice good housekeeping and hygiene
Describe Personal Protective Equipment
Must be provided by employer and should be used in addition to engineering and work practice control. Lab coats, safety glasses, masks, and disposable gloves
What does hepatitis mean?
Inflammation of the liver caused by viral infection and leads to destruction of liver cells
Easily picked up on hands, clothing, and other inanimate objects
Transient microorganisms
Organisms that cause disease
Pathogens
List a few viruses
Common cold, HIV, HBV, HCV, herpes
What are two techniques that are used for aseptic control?
Medial asepsis and surgical asepsis
What are the 5 keys of asepsis?
1) Know what is clean
2) Know what is contaminated
3) Know what is sterile
4) Keep clean
5) Resolve contamination immediately
What is the definition of sterile?
Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms
What is the definition of decontamination?
Physical or chemical procedure to remove, inactivate, or destroy pathogens on a surface or item
Describe critical items
instruments/objects that come in direct contact with nonintact skin such as, lancets and extractors
Describe semi-critical items
Inanimate objects/items that don’t ordinarily penetrate bodily surfaces but have potential to be exposed to blood, OPIM, or contaminated items such as the work surface
Describe non-critical items
Items that come into direct contact with unbroken skin only; cleaning and disinfection is preferred
What are the four key things to watch when using an autoclave?
Time, temp, pressure, and moisture/saturation
