ASEPSIS aseptic techniques- measures that reduce or eliminate microorganisms Microorganisms- Living animals or plants visible only with a microscope nonpathogens- Harmless microorganisms Pathogens- Microorganisms that cause illness Aerobic Bacteria- Microorganisms that require oxygen Anerobic Bacteria- Microorganisms that exist without oxygen Helminths- Infectious worms Spore- Temporarily inactive microbial life form Chain of infection- Sequence that enables the spread of disease producing microorganisms Normal flora- Microorganisms that reside in and on humans Opportunistic infection- Disorders caused by nonpathogens that occur among people with compromised health Reservoir- Place where microbes grow & reproduce Exit route- Means by which microorganisms escape from their original reservoir Mode of transmission- Manner in which infectious microorganisms move to another location Port of entry- Site where microorganisms find their way onto or into a new host Susceptible host- One whose biologic defense mechanisms are weakened in some way Nosocomial infection- Infectious acquired in a hospital Asepsis- Practices that decrease or eliminate infectious agents Medical asepsis- Clean technique Antimicrobial agents- Chemical that limit the numbers of infectious microorganisms Antiseptics- Chemicals that inhibit but do not kill bacteria Disinfectants- Chemicals that destroy bacteria but not spores Handwashing- Aseptic practice that involves scrubbing hands Resident microorganisms- Nonpathogens that are constantly present on skin Transient microorganisms- Bacteria picked up during brief contact wit contaminated reservoirs Concurrent disinfection- Measure that keep pt environment clean on a daily basis Terminal disinfection-Measures used to clean pt environment after discharge Surgical asepsis- measures that keep pt environment clean Sterile Technique- Practices that avoid contamination microbe free items Sterilization- Physical & chemical techniques that destroy all bacteria Lipping- Solution poured & discarded to wash away airborne contaminants from container

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Asepsis - Lpn fall 2008
Ethics - Lpn fall 2008
Legal - Lpn fall 2008
Cultural - Lpn fall 2008
Infection Control - Lpn fall 2008
Comfort, rest, sleep - Lpn fall 2008
Pain management - Lpn fall 2008
delete - Lpn fall 2008
wound care - Lpn fall 2008
Perioperative care - Lpn fall 2008
Pharmacology chp1 - Lpn fall 2008
musculosketetal - Lpn fall 2008
Diagnostic Test - Lpn fall 2008
A&P endocrine system - Lpn fall 2008
Female repro - 2nd semester 2009 program
Acne vulgaris - Lpn 2009