Infection Control, Standards, and Regulations Flashcards
1
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Aseptic technique
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Technique used to render and maintain an item free of pathogens
2
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Bacteria
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A microorganism not visible to the naked eye
3
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Pathogen
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A microorganism that can cause disease
4
Q
PPE
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Personal Protection Equipment
5
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SSI
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Surgical Site Infection
6
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Chain of infection
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A six step chain that shows how a pathogen can move to cause harm and infection
7
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6 Links in the Chain of infection
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Infectious Agent
Reservoir
Portal of Exit
Mode of Transmission
Portal of Entry
Susceptible Host
