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infection control

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microorganism   a small living organism that is not visible to the naked eye  
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nonpathogens   are beneficial in maintaining certain body processes  
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pathogens   germs  
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aerobic   require oxygen to live  
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anaerobic   live and reproduce in the absence of oxygen  
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Bacteria   simple, one celled organisms that multiply rapidly  
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How is bacteria classified   shape and arrangement  
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Cocci   are round or spherical in shape bacteria  
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Bacilli   rod shaped bacteria  
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Spirilla   bacterua that are spiral or corkscrew in shape  
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Protozoa   one celled animal like organisms often found in decayed materials. May ocntain flagella, which allow them to move freely  
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Fungi   simple, plant like organisms that live on organic matter.  
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Rickettsiae   parasitic microorganisms,which mean they can not live outside the cells of another living organisms  
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Viruses   reproduce inside another living cell, spread from human to human by blood and other body secretions  
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Helminths   multicellular parasitic organisms commonly called worms or flukes  
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Endogenous   infection or disease originates within the body  
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Exogenous   means infection or disease originates outside the body  
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nosocomial   infection acquired by an individual in a helath care facility  
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Opportunistic infection   infections that occur when the body's defenses are weak  
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CHAIN OF INFECTION:   -Causative agent -Reservoir-Portal of exit-Mode of Transmission -Portal of Entry  
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Susceptible Host   a person likely to get an infection or disease, usually because body defenses are weak  
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Asepsis   defined as the absence of disease-producing mircoorganisms or pathogens  
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Sterile   means free from all organisms both pathogenic and non pathogenic  
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Contaminated   means that organisms and pathogens are present  
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Antispesis   prevent or inhibit growth of pathogenic organisms but are not effective against spores and viruses  
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Sterilization   a process that destroys all microorganisms  
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Autoclave   a piece of equipment that uses steam under pressure or gas to sterilize equipment and supplies.  
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How long items remain sterile after being autoclaved   30 days  
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Chemical disinfection   disinfection of tools and insturments using chemicals.  
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Ultrasonic tool   uses bubbles in a cleaning solution to remove dirt and debris prior to sterilizing.  
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Sterile   Free from all organisms.  
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Contaminated   organisms and pathogens are present.  
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Sterile field   an area to place sterile items. The 2-inch border is considered contaminated.  
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Drop technique   dropping a sterile item from it's package onto a sterile feild.  
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Mitten technique   a hand wrapped in a sterile wrap to pick up larger objects.  
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Transfer forceps   using forceps to transfer smaller items that can't be transfered with the mitten or drop technique.  
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Hand washing   a basic task required in any health occupation to reduce the spread of infection  
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Aseptic technique   a method followed to prevent the spread of germs or pathogens  
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CDC   Center for Disease Control and Prevention  
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Hand washing should be done:   -arriving at & before leaving the facility -Before and after every patient contact -When the hands become contaminated -Gloves are torn or punctured -Before and after handling a specimen  
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Method for hand washing:   -Use soap-Use warm water -Friction to remove pathogens-Clean all surfaces of the hands-Fingertip pointed downwards-Use dry paper towel to turn on & off the faucet  
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HBV   Hepatitis B virus  
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HCV   Hepatitis C virus  
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HIV   Human Immunodeficiency Virus  
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OSHA   Occupational Safety and Health Administration  
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BBP   Bloodborne Pathogen  
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Who established the Bloodborne Pathogen Standards:   OSHA  
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BBP regulations:   -Develop a written exposure plan-ID all employees who have occupational exposure-Hepatitis B vaccine (provided for free)-PPE's (provided)-Clean worksite -Enforce rules-Post signs-Provide training  
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PPE   Personal protective equipment  
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Hand washing   a basic task required in any health occupation to reduce the spread of infection  
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Aseptic technique   a method followed to prevent the spread of germs or pathogens  
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CDC   Center for Disease Control and Prevention  
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Hand washing should be done:   -arriving at & before leaving the facility -Before and after every patient contact -When the hands become contaminated -Gloves are torn or punctured -Before and after handling a specimen  
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Method for hand washing:   -Use soap-Use warm water -Friction to remove pathogens-Clean all surfaces of the hands-Fingertip pointed downwards-Use dry paper towel to turn on & off the faucet  
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HBV    
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HCV   Hepatitis C virus  
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  Human Immunodeficiency Virus  
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Who established the Bloodborne Pathogen Standards:   OSHA  
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BBP regulations:   -Develop a written exposure plan-ID all employees who have occupational exposure-Hepatitis B vaccine (provided for free)-PPE's (provided)-Clean worksite -Enforce rules-Post signs-Provide training  
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PPE   Personal protective equipment  
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Standard Precautions   rules developed by the CDC to prevent contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials  
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autoclave   is a piece of equipment that uses steam under pressure or gas to sterilize equipment and supplies  
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Communicable Disease   caused by a pathogenic organism that can be easily transmitted to others  
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epidemic   when a communicable disease spreads rapidly from person to person  
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pandemic   outbreak of disease over a wide geographical area and affects a high population  
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clean   object does not contain disease- producing organisms  
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airborne precautions:   -pt. must be in private room with doors shut-air in the room must be released outdoors and filtered-each person who enters the room must wear respiratory protection or HEPA mask  
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droplet precautions   used on patients who are infected with pathogens transmitted by large particle droplets expelled during coughing, sneezing, talking, or laughing  
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protective or reverse isolation   protects patients from organisms in the environment  
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precautions taken in reverse isolaton   -pt. placed in a room that has been disinfected-anyone entering the room must wear clean or sterile gowns, gloves, and masks-all equipment brought into the room are clean-special filters used to purify the air  
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Standard precautions for infection control:   -Wash Hands-Wear Gloves-Wear masks and eye protection/face shields-Wear gown-Patient-care equipment -Environmental control-Linen-Occupational Health and BBP -Pt placement  
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Waste and Linen disposal   placed in special infectious waste or bio-hazardous material bags  
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Gowns, masks and eye protection   Worn during any procedure that causes splashing or spraying of body fluids  
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Sharps   All neddles and sharp pbjects must be discarded in a leakproof/puncture-resistant sharps container  
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Spills and Splashes   Must be wiped up immediately w/ a disinfectant solution or swept up and placed in infectious waste container  
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Resuscitation Devices   mouth pieces should be used to avoid the need for mouth-to-mouth resuscitation  
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