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Hospital and Surgical Sanitation :) Flashcards

1
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Define Pathogenic:

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Capable of causing disease

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2
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Define Asepsis:

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An absence of living pathogenic microorganisms

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Define Sepsis:

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The presence of pathogenic microorganisms

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Define Inanimate:

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Non-living object (such a a table)

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Define Sanitation:

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Cleanliness measures taken to promote health and prevent disease

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Define Disinfectant:

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An agent that destroys or inhibits microorganisms, refers to inanimate objects

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Define Sterilization:

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Destruction of all microorganisms in or about an object or surface; Generally refers to inanimate objects that come in contact with sterile tissues

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Define Antiseptic:

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An agent capable of preventing infection by inhibiting the growth of infectious agents; In reference to living tissue

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Define Spores:

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Portions of a bacteria call that can be resistant to sterilization and can survive in the environment for extended periods of time in adverse conditions

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Define Bactericidal:

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Destroys bacteria; may not destroy spores within bacteria

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Define Sporicidal:

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Destroys spores within bacteria

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Define Virucidal:

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Destroys viruses

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Define Fomite:

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An inanimate object or material on which disease producing agents may be transported (i.e: bedding, kennels, etc)

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Define Infection:

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Invasion and multiplication of microorganisms in body tissues

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Define Contamination:

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Rendering harmful or unsuitable because of the presence of microorganisms

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Define Virulence:

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The degree to which a microorganism is able to cause disease (mortality)

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Define Microorganisms:

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A microscopic organism, includes bacteria, viruses, fungi or protozoa

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18
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Define Nosocomial Infection:

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A hospital acquired infection

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19
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Define Zoonotic:

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Diseases of animal transmissible to man

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Define Peritonitis:

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Inflammation in the abdominal cavity

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Define Pleuritis:

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Inflammation in the thoracic cavity

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Define Dehiscence:

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The disruption of the surgical wound (incision)

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23
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What are the components of a bacteria cell?

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Cell membrane, cell wall, spore, cytoplasm, capsule, chromosome, flagellum

24
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Two classifications of bacteria?

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Rod-shaped: Bacilli
Round-shaped: Cocci

25
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Do bacteria always contain endospores (spores)?

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No, some do and some do not

26
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Which bacteria is corkscrew shaped?

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Rickettsia; commonly associated with tick born disease

27
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What part of the bacteria do spores protect? Why?

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Vital parts; So that when the element is available again, bacteria can grow and multiply

28
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Define Viruses:

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Much smaller/simpler than bacteria; Require invasion into a living cell in order to multiply

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Define Fungi:

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Induces mold and yeasts

30
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Define Protozoa:

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A parasite; Single celled organisms; Giardia is an example

31
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What are the components of hospital sanitization?

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1: General clean up of organic debris
2: Minimize clutter
3: Decide on disinfection and/or sterilization for each item or area

32
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What is the purpose of hospital sanitization?

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1: Prevent the spread of disease
2: Prevent cross contamination
3: Public relations (clients feel better if hospital smells clean)

33
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Why is it better to use enzymes for air freshener rather than other air fresheners?

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Flowery sprays and febreze tend to ‘‘cover up’’ smell in a way that doesn’t actually cover up the smell

34
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What are the requirements for sanitation in reception/exam rooms?

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Prevent cross contamination (i.e: Kennel cough, upper respiratory infections); Clean smell

35
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What are the requirements for sanitation in treatment room?

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1: Must clean constantly, keep neat
2: Patients in this area should be considered immune compromised

36
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What are the requirements for sanitation when it comes to floors?

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1: Vacuum/mop daily
2: Should have seperate mop bucket for each region of facility
3: Separate vacuum for surgical prep area

37
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What are the requirements for sanitation when it comes to garbage buckets?

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1: MUST have lid
2: Use bags
3: Empty daily
4: Scrub out weekly

38
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What are the requirements for sanitation when it comes to walls and fixtures?

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1: Clean monthly, spot clean daily
2: Dust surgical light especially, NO DUST!

39
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What are the requirements for sanitation when it comes to supplies?

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Minimize re-use as much as possible (i.e: I.V lines and syringes)

40
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What are the requirements for sanitation with tables?

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1: Disinfect after each animal
2: Ensure agent used is appropriate and contact time is sufficient

41
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What are the requirements for sanitation for lab coats and kennel laundry?

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Periodic bleach run with correct dilution of bleach

42
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What are the requirements for sanitation for shoes?

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Separate shoes for inside clinic

43
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What are the control charts for?

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Checklist of duties to be done and schedule for equipment maintenance

44
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What are some characteristics of disinfectants that we should look for?

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Non-toxic
Non-corrosive
Non-irritating
Non-toxic
Kills all pathogens
Residual activity

45
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What are some facts about disinfectants?

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  • Most inactive by organic debris
  • Dilution is essential
  • Rotate products on regular basis
  • Required to read label (WHMIS)
  • Cats are susceptible to some products (i.e: Lysol)
46
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What are the animal requirements?

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  • Clean environment
  • Comfort
  • Security
  • Food/water
  • Exercise
  • Prompt medical treatment
  • Dignity
47
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What should you ensure that is on and sized properly before exercise with medium, large and small dogs?

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Medium to large dogs should have a non-slip collar on and small dogs have harnesses

48
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What is the purpose of Aseptic techniques?

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Precautions taken to prevent contamination and the spread of infectious agents

49
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Factors which determine if an infection may occur:

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  • Number of microorganisms present
  • Virulence of the microorganism
  • Susceptibility of the patient
  • Route of exposure
50
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Rules of Surgical Asepsis:

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  • Protect exposed tissue of patient
  • Proper operating room conduct/adherence to guidelines
  • Everyone must know where the sterile area is and which items
51
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What are the categories of disinfection, sterilization, and antisepsis:

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Chemical or Physical

52
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What are the chemical methods?

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Gases, Liquids (detergents, soaps, etc)

53
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What are the physical methods?

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Radiation and moist heat (autoclave)

54
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Are mature bacteria harder to kill?

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Yes

55
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Is temperature very important in the efficiency of the chemical and physical methods?

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YES

56
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What is an Ideal Agent?

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Chemical method; not very practical, tend to compromise
- Kills all forms of pathogenic organisms
- Cost effective
- Effective with short contact time

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