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jfrane
clinical technique
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Name 6 growth requirements for microorganisms. | proper nutrition, oxygen, temperature, darkness, moisture, pH |
| The body has ________ ________to help prevent the entrance of pathogens. These help break the infection process cycle. | protective mechanisms |
| Name 5 protective mechanisms of the body. | skin , mucous membranes, mucus/cilia, coughing and sneezing, tears and sweat |
| Refers to washing the hands with antimicrobial soap. | antiseptic handwashing |
| When hands are not visible soiled __________ are more effective than soap for removing Transient Flora. | alcohol-based hand rubs |
| What does OSHA stand for | Occupational Safety and Health Administration. |
| Name 5 components of the OSHA standards. Pertains to the medical office. | exposure control plan, safer medical devices, labeling requirements, communication of hazards to employees, record keeping. |
| Medical waste that is generated in the medical office through diagnosis, treatment, and immunization. | Regulated medical waste |
| What is the biggest threat to healthcare workers from occupational exposure. | Bloodborne diseases...hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV |
| Stage 1-acute HIV infection | Transient mono-like illness occures in 1-4 weeks. Often mistaken for a viral infection. sx:fever, sweats, fatigue, diarrhea, |
| Stage 2- asymptomatic period | After the early symptoms subside, the infected person normally experiences a long incubation period during which they are asymptomatic. |
| Stage 3-symptomatic period | Before full-blown AID's, many people have lesser symptoms. One of the symptoms experienced is lymph nodes that remain enlarged for more than 3 months.Other symptoms same as stage 1. |
| Stage 4- Full blown AID's | Characterized by the presence of opportunistic infections and unusual Cancers (Kaposi's Sarcoma) |
| Microorganism that needs oxygen in order to live and grow. | aerobe |
| Microorganism that grows best in the absence of oxygen | anaerobe |
| Free from infections or pathogens | asepsis |
| To soil or to make impure | contaminate |
| The condition in which the body is invaded by a pathogen | infection |
| A microscopic plant or animal | microorganism |
| A microorganism that does not normally produce disease | nonpathogen |
| Taken into the body by piercing of the skin barrier or mucous membrane. (needle sticks,bites,cuts abrasions) | parenteral |
| A disease producing microorganism | pathogen |
| Harmless, nonpathogenic microorganism...normal flora (resides in the dermis usually does not cause disease) | resident flora |
| Easily affected, lacking resistance | susceptible |
| Microorganisms that reside on the superficial skin and are picked up in daily activities. These are often Pathogenic but can be removed by washing hands. | Transient flora |
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