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Unit 13- Infection Control Flashcards

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A2 Room

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an isolation with an anteroom and negative air pressure ventilation that are used for patients in airborne precautions

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Airborne Precautions

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procedures used to prevent the spread of airborne pathogens

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Airborne Transmission

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method of spreading disease by breathing in tiny pathogens that remain suspended in the air for long periods of time

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Anteroom

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a small room just inside the entrance of an isolation room; usually has a sink and containers for trash disposal

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Asepsis

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without infection

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Autoclave

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machine that sterilizes articles

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Biohazard

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waste materials and laboratory specimens or materials, and their containers contaminated by body fluids; has the potential to transmit disease

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Communicable Disease

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disease caused by a pathogenic organism that can be transmitted from one person to another by direct or indirect contact

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Contact Precautions

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practices used to prevent the spread of disease by direct or indirect contact

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Contact Transmission

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spread of disease by direct or indirect contact from an infected person or contaminated object

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Contaminated

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unclean; impure; soiled with microbes

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Dirty

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anything that has been potentially exposed to pathogens

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Disinfection

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process of eliminating pathogens from equipment and instruments

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Droplet Precautions

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procedures used to prevent the spread of disease by droplets in the air

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Exposure Incident

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an occurrence during which there is possible personal contact with infectious material

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Face Shield

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type of PPE that protects the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, and mouth from pathogens

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Goggles

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type of PPE that is used in standard precautions to protect the eyes

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High Deficiency Particulate Air Filter Mask (HEPA)

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a mask used by health care workers that prevents the spread of airborne infection

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Droplet Transmission

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a method of spreading infection by inhaling pathogens from the droplets of a patient’s respiratory secretions; stayed within 3 feet away from patient

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Disposable

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not reusable after one use

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