Terminology Flashcards
Infection controlo
Actions that prevent the spread of disease.
Disinfection
Application of a cleaning solution to a surface or object in order to kill pathogens and other microorganisms
Sanitization
The act of making sanitary or clean
Sterilization
The complete destruction of all micro organisms and spores
Universal precautions
Safety precautions which require anyone exposed to blood and body fluids to wear personal protective equipment
Decontamination
The use of disinfectant to clean up blood and body fluid in the healthcare setting
Pathogen
Micro organisms that cause disease
Biohazard
Infectious material with the potential to cause disease or infection
Contagious
Diseases that can spread easily
Micro organism
A living organism too small to be perceived with the naked eye
Vectors
Animals or insects that transmit a pathogen
Germicides
Agents that destroy pathogenic organisms
Parenteral
Taken into the body by any route other than the digestive track
Nosocomial factors
Infections acquired in a healthcare setting
Communicable
Disease is spread from person to person either by direct contact or non-direct contact
