Infection Control (SLIDES) Flashcards
Mechanical process using soap & water or detergent & water to remove visible dirt, debris, & many disease causing germs.
Cleaning.
Chemical process for reducing the numbers of disease causing germs on cleaning surfaces to safe level.
Sanitizing.
Chemical process for use with nonporous items that uses specific products to destroy harmful organisms including bacteria, virus & fungi (except bacterial spores) on implements & environmental surface.
Disinfecting.
The process that destroys all microbial life, including spores, generally with the use of an autoclave.
Sterilizing.
Created as part of the U.S department of labor to regulate & enforce safety & health standards to protect employees in the workplace.
OSHA
Occupational Safety & Health Administration.
Written by both federal & state legislatures to determine the scope of practice & establish guidelines for regulatory agencies to make rules.
Laws are also called statutes.
Laws & rules.
Registers all types of disinfectants sold and used in the U.S.
EPA
Environmental Protection Agency.
Process by which pathogens move between individuals & objects.
Transmission.
Involves the the transmission through kissing, shaking hands, etc.
Direct transmission.
Occurs through contact with an intermediate contaminated object such as a razor, extractor, nipper, or environmental surface.
Indirect transmission.
Capable of destroying bacteria.
Bactericidal.
Capable of destroying viruses.
Virucidal.
Capable of destroying molds & fungi.
Fungicidal.
Capable of producing a protective coating that allows them to withstand very harsh environments & to shed the coating when conditions become more favorable to them.
Bacterial spores.
The presence, or reasonably anticipated presence, of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item’s surface, or visible debris or residues such as dust, hair, & skin.
Contamination.
The removal of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item’s surface & the removal of visible debris or residues such as dust, hair, & skin
Decontamination.
Determination of the nature of a disease from its symptoms & or diagnostic tests.
Diagnosis.
Illness resulting from conditions associated w/ employment, such as prolonged & repeated overexposure to certain products or ingredients.
Occupational disease.
Single celled microorganisms that have both plant & animal characteristics.
Bacteria.
Any organism of microscopic or submicroscopic size.
Microorganism.
Harmless organisms that may perform useful functions.
Nonpathogenic.
Harmful organisms that can cause disease or infection in humans when they invade the body.
Pathogenic.
Condition in which the tissue of the body reacts to injury, irritation, or infection. Characterized by redness, heat, pain, & swelling.
Inflammation.
A fluid containing white blood cells, bacteria, & dead cells, & is the by product of the infectious process
Pus.
Infection where the pathogen has spread throughout the body rather than staying in one area or organ.
Systemic infection.
Among th emost common bacteria that affect humans & are routinely found in our environment, including on our bodies, although most strains do not make us ill.
MRSA.
Staphylococci.
Staph.
What is responsible for food poisoning & a wide range of diseases, including toxic shock syndrome & some flesh eating diseases?
Staphylococci.
Pimples are an example of a…
Local infection.
The name of a large family of bacteria that is found in soil & water.
Linked to disfiguring infection associated w/ pedicure bowls.
Mycobacterium.
Submicroscopic particle that infects & resides in the cells of a biological organism.
(Parasite of the cells)
Viruses.
A virus is capable of replication only through…
Taking over the host cell’s reproductive function.
Measles, mumps, chickenpox, smallpox, rabies, yellow fever, hepatitis, polio, influenza, & HIV are all examples of…
Viruses.
Many viruses remain dormant for months to years following exposure, but most produce signs of illness within…
10-14 days.
Human papilloma virus (HPV), & Herpes simplex virus (HSV), are two highly contagious viruses that can be transmitted…
Both directly & indirectly.
Blood borne virus that causes disease & can damage the liver.
Easier to contract than HIV because it can be present in all bodily fluids of those infected.
Hepatitis.
Disease causing microorganisms that carried in the body by blood or body fluids, such as hepatitis & HIV are…
Bloodborne pathogens.
SIngle celled organisms thagt grow in irregular masses that include molds, mildews, & yeasts. They can produce contagious diseases, such as ringworm.
Fungi
Another fungus, affects plants or grows on inanimate objects but does not cause human infectious in salon, spa, or barbershop.
Mildew.
The most frequently encountered fungal infection resulting from hair services.
AKA barbers itch.
Tinea Barbae.
Fungal infection of the scalp characterized by red papules, or spots, at the opening of the hair follicle
Tinea capitis.
Pathogenic bacteria, viruses, or fungi can enter the body through…
Skin.
Mouth.
Nose.
Eyes or ears.
Genitals.
Organisms that grow feed or shelter on or inside another organism (referred to host), while contributing nothing to the survival of that organism.
Parasites.
Type of parasite responsible for Contagious diseases & infections.
Head lice.
Contagious skin disease caused by the itch mite, which burrows under the skin.
Scabies.
Fungal infection of the skin that appears in circular lesions.
Ringworm.
Colonies of microorganisms that adhere to environmental surfaces, as well as the human body.
They secrete a sticky, hard to penetrate, protective coating that cements them together.
Biofilms.
Used at a 3% strength.
Works well as an antiseptic.
Should not be used on an open cut, as it destroys the cells that begin the healing process in a wound.
Hydrogen peroxide.
Effective in cleaning the skin.
However, can be very drying & cause irritation of the skin.
Isopropyl alcohol.
What is the second step of infection control?
Disinfection.
Items made of material that has no pores or openings & that cannot absorb liquids.
Nonporous.
Proven to kill the bacterium that causes tuberculosis, in addition to other pathogens destroyed through the use of hospital disinfectant.
Tuberculocidal Disinfectants.
Powerful tuberculocidal Disinfectant.
They are a form of formaldehyde, have
very high pH, and can damage skin and eyes.
Phenolic disinfectants.
What is another name for bleach?
Sodium hypochlorite.
What is QUATS?
Quaternary ammonium compounds.
Guidelines published by the CDC that require the
employer and employee to assume that any human blood and body fluids are
potentially infectious.
Standard precautions.
