Infection Control Flashcards
A set of specific practices before, during, and after a procedure to protect of pathogenic microorganisms
Asepsis , Aseptic technique
The result of being soiled, stained, potentially unsafe for use
Contaminated
A device used for sterilization by pressurized steam & heat
Autoclave
To remove, inactivate, or destroy pathogens on a surface or item
Decontamination
To destroy infections fungi and bacteria but not necessarily their spores.
Disinfect
Process that eliminates many or all pathogenic microorganisms, except bacterial spores
Disinfect
Microorganism or substance capable of producing a disease.
Pathogen
Alcohol % safe for skin
70%
Bacteria can only enter the body if the skin is ..
broken
Airborne, vector, object to person
Indirect transmission
person to person, sneezing
Direct transmission
Anything that comes into contact with blood
Critical items
Agency of U.S. developing & applying disease prevention control, occupational safety & health.
CDC
Responsible for regulating & supervising the safety of foods, dietary supplements, drugs etc. medical devices, radiation emitting devices (lasers)
FDA
Responsible for regulating chemicals & protect human infection & control standards
EPA
Contracted when a person ingest fecal matter that are contaminated by an infected person
Hepatitis A
Usually spread when blood, semen, or other bodily fluids from an infected person. Can also be passed from mother to baby at birth
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis that can live outside of the body for 7 days
Hep B
Spread primarily through contact with the blood of am infected person. no vaccine for this Hepatitis
Hep C
