Intro to Phlebotomy and Infection Control Flashcards
Phelbotomy
a procedure of drawing blood by cuttings into the vein
Venipuncture
drawing blood by means of cutting through the vein by needle
Dermal Puncture
drawing blood by means of cutting the skin layer by lancet
Anatomic Pathology
study of structural changes caused by disease
Clinical Pathology
study of disease by means of body secretions, excretions, and other body fluids performed in the laboratory in the diagnosis of a disease
HCW
health care worker
HCW OSHA hazards
bloodborne pathogens
biological
potential chemicals
drug exposure
waste anesthetic gas
respiratory
ergonomic
laser
x-ray
Healthcare Safety Hazard
biological
physical
sharps
chemical
electrical
fire/ explosives
Post-Exposure Blood Procedure
wash area with water or antiseptic
report to employer
document injury
medical evaluation and follow up
Latex Allergy
allergic reaction to protein found in natural rubber latex
Latex Sensitivity
response to latex proteins in gloves and other medical equipment that usually leads to contact dermatitis
Contact Dermatitis
irritated or allergic response of the skin that can lead to an acute or chronic inflammation; developed from repeated use of hand hygiene products
Irritant
Causes rash or itching of skin and/or mucus membranes
Allergic
pertaining to being hypersensitive
Infection Control
Procedures to reduce transmission of infection among patients and health care personnel.
Chain of Infection
infectious agent
reservoir
portal of exit
mode of transmission
portal of entry
susceptible host
Direct Infection
Infection spread by Skin-Skin contact
Indirect Infection
infection spready by agents carried by dust or nuclei in the air
Airborne Dust
includes material that has settled on surfaces and become resuspended by air currents as well as infectious particles blown from the soil by the wind
Droplet Nuclei
residue of evaporated droplets emitted by an infected host, such as someone with tuberculosis, that can remain in the air for long periods of time
Vehicles
directly transmits agents, such as food, water, biological products and fomites
Vectors
Animals that carry pathogens from person to person
Infection Precautions
contact
droplet
airborne
Contact
applies to patents with any of the following:
stool incomitance
draining wounds
uncontrolled secretion
pressure ulcers
presents of ostomy tubes or draining bags
Droplet
applies to patients known or suspected to be infected with pathogens transmitted by droplet route:
repository viruses
bordetella pertussis
Airborne
applies to patients that have pathogens transmitted by airborne route:
TB
measles
chicken pox
localized or disseminated herpes zoster
Breaking the Chain of Infection
hand hygiene
PPE
isolate infected patient
follow procedures
Sterile Gloves
gloves utilized during surgical procedures
Non-sterile Gloves
when using medical latex or vinyl gloves, are recommended for examination and non-surgical procedures
PPE
personal protective equipment
PPE Donning Order
gown
mask
goggles
gloves
PPE Removal Order
gloves
goggles
gown
mask
Universal Precautions
actions taken to prevent the spread of disease by treating all blood and other body fluids as if they contained pathogens
Bloodborne Pathogens
microorganisms found in human blood that can cause infection and disease
Exposure Control Plan
plan that outlines specific work practices to prevent exposure to infectious material and identifies step-by-step procedures to follow when exposures do occur
Sterilization
Complete destruction of all forms of microbial life
Sterilization Methods
steam
cool steam
low-temp sterilization tech
peracetic acid immersion system
dry heat
Disinfection
process of destroying pathogenic organisms
Cleaning
process of removing visible soil from a surface
