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| autoclave | instrument for sterilizing that uses steam under pressure |
| autogenous infection | infection from one's own flora |
| bloodborne pathogen | a pathogen that is spread by blood and body fluids containing blood |
| chemical hazard | any element, chemical compound, or mixture of elements and /or compounds that causes physical or health hazards |
| communicable disease | disease that is spread from person to person |
| disease specific isolation | isolation based on the type of disease infecting the patient |
| exposure control plan | these are controls that isolate or remove bloodborne pathogens hazardous for the workplace |
| latex allergy | an allergy to natural rubber latex |
| local infection | an infection affecting only one area of the body |
| nosocomial infection | infection as a result of a hospital or health facility stay |
| PPE | equipment that is used to protect the health cae worker from exposure to blood and body fluids |
| sharps container | specially labeled puncture-resistant containers for the disposal of sharp items |
| systemic infection | an infection affecting the entire body |
| universal precautions | a principle to protect health care workers from infections as a result to exposure to body fluids |
| indirect contact | transfer of infective material via an object |
| vehicle | transer ofinfective material through contaminated items |
| airborne | droplets that transfer on air currents |
| vector | transmission by insects |
| "R" in RACE | Rescue |
| "A" in RACE | Alarm |
| direct contact | physical transfer of infective material from the source to susceptible host |
| droplet | droplests that travel 1 meter or less from the infected individual |
| recordkeeping | the maintaining of information and records of any job-related injuries |
| disease-specific isolation | isolation based on the type of disease infecting the patient |
| category-specific isolation | isolation based on the category of isolation |
| HBV | hepatitis |
| AFB | acid-fast bacillus |
| "C" in RACE | contain the fire |
| "E" in RACE | extinguish/evacuate |
| HIV | human immunoceficiency virus |
