CLO 5 Flashcards
What is the cycle of infection in order?
Reservoir Host, transmission, entry, susceptible
What is an aseptic technique?
What isn’t aseptic technique: forceps held down, do not reach over the sterile field, sterile battles shouldn’t touch the container, lid is face down(?)
cleaning from dirt is what?
Sanitation
How do we know the instruments are considered sterile after sterilization?
Indicator ship
If instruments are damp after sterilization in the autoclave what should the medical assistant do?
You have the instrument in the autoclave with the door crack open dry
How many feet can a virus travel
3 Feet
What is the acute state in the infectious disease process?
Highest point of infection
How do we stop the spread of disease? What is recommended?
Refrain from direst patient care
When you wash your hands, you should distribute soap for how many seconds
15 secs