Clinical Procedures Midterm Flashcards
Pathogen v.s Non-pathogen
A pathogen is a microorganism which is able to cause diesease or illness in a human being or animal.
A non-pathogenic microorganism does not cause disease or illness.
Main difference between Aerobic and Anaerobic
Aerobic means “with oxygen,” and Anaerobic means “without oxygen
Bacteria that grows with out oxygen is
Aroby
How can microorganisms be transmitted
Transmission by person to person contact, by food, Air, contaminated water, insects, and by fomites (non-living objects) such as barbed wire.
Normal flora
Normal flora are microorganisms that are ALWAYS present on or in a person and usually do not cause any disease they are permanent.
Transient flora
Transient flora are episodic microorganisms found on or in a person. Some may cause trouble and some may not
Define OSHA and it’s purpose
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.
Accidental Report
A written document describing inadvertent trauma to a patient, errors or omissions in care, or untoward events happening to staff or visitors. Such a report should be filed as soon after the event as possible . Must be kept confidential (except for review by OSHA)
Include; Name , SSN, Vaccination status, results of any post-exposure examination , medical testing, follow up procedures, written evaluation of any exposure incident, and copy of exposure incident report
What is PPE
Personal protective equipment (PPE) refers to protective clothing, helmets, goggles, or other garments or equipment designed to protect the wearer’s body from injury or infection. The hazards addressed by protective equipment include physical, electrical, heat, chemicals, biohazards, and airborne particulate matter.
How can you get Hepatitis B ?
Sexual contact (saliva or semen), Sharing of needles, Accidental needle sticks, and mother to child
How can you get Hepatitis C?
By blood products (unclean needles or unscreened blood).
By mother to baby by pregnancy, labor, or nursing.
Opportunistic infection
An infection that occurs because of a weakened immune system. Opportunistic infections are a particular danger for people with AIDS. The HIV virus itself does not cause death, but the opportunistic infections that occur because of its effect on the immune system can.
Define AIDS
A disease in which there is a severe loss of the body’s cellular immunity, greatly lowering the resistance to infection and malignancy.
Define HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus; the cause of AIDS. Two strains have been identified: HIV-1 and HIV-2
Ways of transmission for HIV
Having anal or vaginal sex with someone who has HIV, Sharing needles or syringes, rinse water, or other equipment (“works”) used to prepare injection drugs with someone who has HIV
