Preventing illneses in medical and other settings Flashcards
1
Q
Antiseptics
A
- hand washing
- cleaning: ex// washing sheets
- antiseptics: ex// rubbing alcohol
- disinfecting: ex// disinfecting crutches
- sterilizing: ex// UV light
2
Q
nosocomials
A
an infection that can be acquired after admission to a healthcare facility
3
Q
surgical- when are they needed
A
- everytime
- made sure thatg every tools that is being used in the surgery is sterilize.
4
Q
isolation
A
- removal of infected patients from the general public
- PPE
- Quarantine
- facemask
5
Q
hand washing- why is it so important
A
can keep you healthy and prevent the spread of respiratory and diarrheal infections
6
Q
Irradiation
A
the use pf gamma radiation to destroy microbes on meat and produce and to increase shell life.
7
Q
at risk populations?
A
- healthcare facilty
- nursing homes
