Lecture 1/Chapter 2 Flashcards
Communicable Disease
A disease that can be spread from one person/species to another
Bloodborne Pathogen
Pathogenic microorganisms present in the blood
Contagious
A disease that can be transferred from one person to another
Cumulative Stress Reactions
The effects of prolonged or excessive stress
Delayed Stress Reaction
When someone has a reaction to stress sometime after the stressful situation
Dependent Lividity (Hypostasis)
Blood that settles in the lower part of the body that are pulseless and apneic (dead)
Direct Contact
Transmission of a communicable disease from physical contact with another person
Disinfection
Killing pathogenic agents with chemicals made for that purpose
How can you reduce infection risk?
Immunizations, PPE, handwashing, and HEPA/N95 masks
What should you always do to prevent contamination?
Always wash your hands and use gloves, remove gloves and other PPE with correct technique, and always dispose of sharps.
What are some diseases of special concern?
HIV, hepatitis A and B, meningitis, and tuberculosis
What is meningitis?
A viral or bacterial inflammation of the meninges; presents with flu-like symptoms, stiff neck, photophobia/phonophobia, fever, and chills
What is tuberculosis?
A lower respiratory infection that is spread in the air
How should masks be applied if worried of contagion?
You should wear an N95 and the patient should wear a regular paper mask
What are the standard precautions for the infection control routine?
Clean ambulance, dispose medical waste, and remove contaminated linen