Log 2 - Infection Control Flashcards

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What is an infection

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The invasion of the body’s natural barriers by microscopic organisms, bacterial, fungal, viral or parasitic - which multiply to create symptoms

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Methods Infections Spread

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  1. Airborne Droplets

2. Hand to hand - skin to skin contact

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What is a Pandemic

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Occurs when a new strain of influenza virus spreads from person to person throughout the world

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What is opportunistic infection

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when a bacterium or virus that causes a particular infection and may not be harmful to a healthy individual, puts at greater risk people with suppressed immune systems

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5
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Hand Washing - 3 types

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  1. Social - use of liquid or bar soap covers needed
  2. Hygienic - use of antibacterial liquid or alcohol-based hand antiseptics (before and after every patient) 20-30 seconds at a time
  3. Surgical scrub
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Sterilization

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All forms of microbial life are completely eliminated or destroyed

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Disinfection definition

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Reduces the number of vegetative micro-organisms but is not necessarily fully effective against bacterial spores or viruses.

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Low Level Disinfection

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95% water combined with 5% household bleach

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9
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Intermediate Level Disinfection

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70% Rubbing alcohol (isopropyl) and ethyl alcohol

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10
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High Level Disinfection

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Hydrogen peroxide 3%

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