Copsman Manual Chapter 9

Question 1

Vector

Answer 1

An animal capable of transmitting pathogens or animal discomfort or injury

Question 2

Prophylactic immunization

Answer 2

Vaccines given to protect personnel against certain diseases before exposure to infection

Question 3

Asepsis

Answer 3

The state of being free of pathogens organisms

Question 4

Bio burden

Answer 4

of micro-organisms contaminating an object

Question 5

Bowie-dick type test

Answer 5

Diagnostic test a pre-vacuum sterilizers ability to remove air from the chamber and detect air leaks not sterility assurance test

Question 6

Culture

Answer 6

Reproduction and growth of micro-organisms in living tissue cells or on a nutrient medium

Question 7

Sterile/sterility

Answer 7

Free from all micro-organisms

Question 8

Protozoa

Answer 8

Single-celled
Survived freely in nature and must be spread by a carrier
Ex: malaria

Question 9

Resident flora

Answer 9

Survive and multiply
Cultured repeatedly
Not easily removed

Question 10

Transient bacteria

Answer 10

Not survive or multiply
Not attracted to skin
Removed by washing

Question 11

Where is infectious and non-infectious waste separated at?

Answer 11

Point of origin

Question 12

Regulated waste

Answer 12

Needles, scalpel,capsules, syringes

Question 13

How can blood spills be cleaned?

Answer 13

House hold bleach diluted 1:10 with clear water or EPA approved disinfectant

Question 14

Circulator

Answer 14

Nurse or corpsman that is not scrubbed and is able to assist

Question 15

Surgical scrub

Answer 15

6ml of antiseptic detergent
2” above elbow
20 strokes

Question 16

Sanitation

Answer 16

Defined as the hygienic means of promoting health through prevention of human contact with the hazards of waste