Terms and Definitions

Question 1

Biohazard

Answer 1

A substance or object that may contain micro-organisms that can spread disease.

Question 2

CDC

Answer 2

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; provides safety guidelines for medical offices and facilities.

Question 3

Chain of custody

Answer 3

A method of handling specimens that may be used in a legal setting.

Question 4

CLSI

Answer 4

Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute; an organization that sets standards for laboratories.

Question 5

Disinfect

Answer 5

To reduce or remove pathogens from surfaces.

Question 6

DNA testing

Answer 6

Identification by looking at the genetic material; includes tests that determine paternity of a pediatric patient.

Question 7

Domestic abuse

Answer 7

Physical, emotional, or verbal abuse performed by someone related to or living with a person.

Question 8

HBV

Answer 8

Hepatitis B Virus

Question 9

HCV

Answer 9

Hepatitis C Virus

Question 10

HIV

Answer 10

Human immunodeficiency virus

Question 11

Influenza

Answer 11

A virus commonly known as the flu.

Question 12

Immunizations

Answer 12

Injections or medications that help an individual’s immune systems become fortified against disease.

Question 13

The Joint Commission (TJC)

Answer 13

An organization that accredits health care organizations and programs.

Question 14

OSHA

Answer 14

Occupational Safety and Health Association; an organization that sets guidelines to ensure medical professional safety.

Question 15

PPE

Answer 15

Personal Protection Equipment; items used to help prevent contamination from biohazardous materials.

Question 16

Sanitation

Answer 16

The process of cleaning equipment and devices after use on a patient and before decontamination or sterilization.

Question 17

Standard precautions

Answer 17

Originally called Universal Precautions when the CDC created the guidelines in the 1980s; guidelines to instruct health care providers to minimize the risk of disease transmission when giving care.