Infection Control & Healthcare Systems. Flashcards
What are the microorganisms that cause diseases that aren’t referred to as nonpathogens.
pathogens
What do viruses require to reproduce because they cant replicate on their own?
viruses require a living cell to reproduce because they cant replicate on their own?
Do microorganisms thrive in cold environments or warm environments?
They do not thrive in cold environments and prefer warmth, moisture and darkness.
What should you do with needles when done?
Put them directly in a sharps container.
What precaution do contact with bodily fluids require?
Standard Precautions
Are Gloves necessary during any procedure that could involve blood or bodily fluid splashes?
Yes
What do you do with gloves in between patients even if they seem uncontaminated?
Do not re/use them. Get another pair.
What can you do instead of mouth-to-mouth if possible to reduce infection risk?
Use a resuscitation device.
The provision of _____ vaccinations is an OSHA standard.
hepatitis B
Linens soiled with bodily fluids should be treated as _____
Biohazardous
THE CDC stands for
Centers For Disease Control & Prevention
The CDC is responsible for
establishing standard Precautions to prevent the spread of infections
Under standard precautions body fluids such as blood, urine and saliva are considered …
Infectious
What safety precaution/method is chosen based on the disease’s cause, how it spreads and its resistance to antibiotics?
Isolation Method
Gowns and gloves are necessary for what precaution??
Direct contact precaution
Droplet Precautions do not require air to be filtered or vented outdoors, but…?
Require the use of a mask
Airborne Precautions and Droplet Precautions require what protection?
N-95s or HEPA Filters
Airborne precaution diseases..
Measles, chickenpox, pertussis (whooping cough) anthrax, or tuberculosis.
Airborne precautions require..
air to be filtered or vented outdoors.
Whats the difference between a pandemic and epidemic?
An epidemic affects many people in a localized area, whereas a pandemic covers a much larger geographical scope.
What System is purchased through an employer or individually?
Private Insurance
What system is a federal health insurance program for individuals aged 65 and older?
Medicare
What system is a joint federal and state program that provides health coverage for low-income individuals?
Medicaid.
What system is a healthcare program for military personnel and their families?
Tricare
What system is a request made to an insurance company for payment based on the terms of the policy?
Insurance Claim
What system is the percentage of medical costs shared by the patient and the insurance company after the deductible is met?
Coinsurance
What system is a fixed amount paid by the patient for a covered healthcare service, typically at the time of service?
Copayment
The amount of money you must pay out-of-pocket before your insurance company starts covering your medical expenses?
Deductible
The amount of money that must be paid each month to maintain insurance coverage?
Premium
A healthcare system that provides coverage to all citizens, typically funded by taxes.
Universal Health Care
One of the countries with universal healthcare system and is known for the NHS (National Health Service)
The UK
This Asian country has a universal healthcare system and is known for its high quality of care and accessibility.
South Korea
A North American country that provides universal healthcare to all residents and is often compared to the US?
Canada
Countries with universal healthcare often have this indicator higher than in the U.S
Life Expectancy
A potential benefit of universal healthcare systems, which can result from better preventative care?
Lower Healthcare Costs.
This is often a key goal of universal healthcare systems, ensuring that everyone can see a doctor when needed.
Accessible Healthcare
Many people in the U.S get their health insurance through this method
Employer- Sponsored Insurance
These are expenses that patients must pay themselves, such as co payment and deductibles.
Out-Of-Pocket Costs
Tricare provides this type of coverage
Military Healthcare
Medicare is mainly intended for this group of individuals.
Elderly Healthcare
Medicaid is an example of this type of Health coverage
Low-Income Healthcare
Medicare also provides coverage for individuals with certain conditions under this category.
Disability Insurance
This fraudulent practice involves charging for unnecessary medical services
Unnecessary Medical Treatments
