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1
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Carrier

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host with no symptom’s of infection

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2
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Engineered safety device

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Devices designed to isolate or remove a hazard

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3
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Fomite

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Inanimate object

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4
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Reservoir host

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susceptible to growth of a pathogen

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5
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Susceptible host

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Individual has little or no immunity

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6
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Vector

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Living organism carry microorganisms person to person

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7
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Autoclave

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Device uses steam to sterilize instruments and equipment

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8
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Biological indicator

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confirm that sterilization has occurred

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9
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Central line

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Catheter placed in large vein to give fluids/medications

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10
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Medical asepsis

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Clean technique

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11
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Personal Protective Equipment(PPE)

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Protective gear

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12
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Sterilization indicator

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Items in autoclave exposed to correct temperature

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13
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Surgical asepsis

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Eliminates all microorganisms

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14
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Surgical site infection (SSI)

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Infection occurs after surgical procedure

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15
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Anesthesia

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No sensation, particularly pain

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16
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Approximate

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Brings edges of a wound together

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17
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Cryosurgery

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Cold to destroy unwanted tissue

18
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Debridement

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Removal of debris and dead tissue

19
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Electrocauterizations

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Electric current to stop bleeding

20
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Formalin

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Preserve biological specimens

21
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Incision

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Surgical cutting

22
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Inflammatory phase

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Initial phase of wound healing

23
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Laceration

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Jugged, open wound

24
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Ligature

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Suture material

25
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Maturation phase

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3 phase of wound healing

26
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Needle biopsy

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Needle and syringe aspirate fluid

27
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Proliferation phase

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2 phase of wound healing

28
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Sterile field

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Area free of microorganisms

29
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Suture

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Surgical stitch

30
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Swaged needle

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Sewing needle has suture material attached to the needle

31
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Cryotherapy

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Cold therapy

32
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Erythema

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Redness of the skin

33
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Gait

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Way a person walks

34
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Goniometer

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Measures range of motion

35
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Hydrotherapy

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Therapeutic use of water

36
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Mobility aid

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Device improves ones ability to move

37
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Physical therapy

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treat muscoskeletal disorders

38
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Posture

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Body positions and alignment

39
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Range of motion (ROM)

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range joint is able to move

40
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Thermotherapy

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Heat therapy

41
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Traction

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Pulling/stretching to treat a joint

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