Safety and Infection Control Flashcards
3 ways infections are spread
airborne, droplet, contact
airborne
diseases spread through air
droplet
diseases that can be transmitted through contact with eye, mouth, or nose secretion
contact
diseases spread through indirect or direct contact with someone or surface.
PPE
gloves, lab jacket, mask, face shield, gown
Correct order of donning PPE
wash hands, put new gown while only touching the inside surface, mask, wear face shield, goggles then gloves
correct order of taking off PPE
take off gloves, gown, mask, face shield, wash hands
What is a disinfectant
chemical compounds used to remove or kill pathogenic microorganisms
what are disinfectants used on
fomites
what are fomites
surfaces u touch
Antiseptics
chemicals used to inhibit the growth and development of bacteria, but don’t kill them
what are antiseptics used on
on skin to prevent infection
Syncope
loss of consciousness