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Infection Control

KDA-Infection Control

TermMeaning
Bacteria Unicellular microorganism
Aseptic Germ free, without disease-producing organisms
Nosocomial Infection Hospital-acquired infection
Microorganism A living thing that is so small it cannot be seen with the naked eye but only through a microscope
Rickettsiae An example of bacteria found in the tissues of fleas, lice, ticks, and other insects; Rickettsiae are transmitted to humans by insect bites
Pathogen Disease-producing microorganism
Normal Flora Microorganisms that are necessary for health, and usually live and grow in specific locations; they are nonpathogenic when in or on a natural reservoir
Virus A type of microorganism; much smaller than bacteria and can survive only in other living cells
Infection Control The effort to prevent the spread of pathogens
Disinfection The process of destroying as many harmful organisms as possible
Sterilization The process of killing all microorganisms, including spores
Spores Bacteria that have formed hard shells around themselves as a defense
Autoclave Device used to achieve sterility of an item through heat, pressure, and steam
Infection Due to a pathogen producing a reaction that may cause soreness, tenderness, redness, and/or pus, fever, change in drainage, and so on
Asepsis The absence of microorganisms (germs)
Transmission The spread of microorganisms
Isolation To separate or set apart
Hepatitis B Bloodborne disease that affects the liver and is easily transmitted within the health care setting following parenteral exposure
Hepatitis C Prior to 1988 known as nonA-nonB hepatitis. Transmitted best through needle sticks and may result in chronic liver disease
Sterile Field An area created to work from when you are doing a sterile procedure
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