Safety Flashcards
Endogenous:
Infection that occurs when the causative organism comes from microbial life harbored in the person
Exogenous:
Infection that occurs when the causative organism is acquired from other people
Health Care-Associated Infections (HAIs):
Conditions not noted as being present upon admission
Medical asepsis:
Clean technique –> involves procedures/practices that reduce number and transer of pathogens
Portal of Entry:
Point at which organisms enter a new host (often the same route as portal of exit)
R.A.C.E. stands for:
Rescue
Alert
Contain
Exit/Evacuate
Surgical Asepsis:
Sterile technique –> practices used to render and keep objects and areas free from microorganisms
Examples of infectious agents:
Bacteria
Viruses
Fungi
Resevoir:
Natural habitat for the organism that allows for growth and multiplication
List 4 means of transmission:
1) Indirect/direct route
2) Vectors (nonhuman carriers that transmit organisms from one host to another)
3) Airborne route
4) Droplet route
Portals of exit
Point of escape for the organism from the reservoir (usually each organism has a primary exit route –> i.e. respiratory, GI, GU tracts)
What is the difference between medical and surgical asepsis?
Medical asepsis = clean technique (reduces microorganisms)
Surgical asepsis = sterile technique (to keep free of microorganisms)
Standard precautions vs. Transmission-based precautions?
Standard = used for ALL pts
Transmission-based = used IN ADDITION to standard precautions for pts suspected w/ infection that can be transmitted by airborne, droplet, or contact routes
What are factors that can be safety hazards in the adult pt’s environment?
- Stairs
- Use of assistive devices
- Stove, candle, electric heaters
- Wiring
- Unsafe electrical equipment
- Toxic fumes
- Firearms in the house
___ of adults fall at home each year.
1/3 of adults fall at home each year.
