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PHC terms

Anthrax An infectious disease of warm-blooded animals ( such as cattle and sheep) caused by a spore- forming bacterium( bacillus anthracis) and characterized by external ulcerating nodules or lesions in the lungs.
Antiseptic Freedom from infection ; the methods used to prevent the spread of micro organisms.
Asepsis Freedom from infection ; the methods used to prevent the spread of micro organisms.
Autoclave Unit that uses steam under pressure to sterilize materials
Contaminated Soiled , made unclean, or infected with pathogens.
Disinfected Substance that kills microorganisms and some viruses and spores.
Ergonomics Design of equipment for the work place that maximizes productivity by reducing fatigue and discomfort.
Transmission based precautions CDC guidelines for infection control applied to all patients with known or suspected infections.
Local infection An infection limited to a small area of the body
OBRA Law that requires training for nursing assistance including competency testing of skill performance
OSHA Federal agency that establishes and enforces standards of safety for the work place
Pathogen Disease causing microorganisms
Standard precautions CDC guidelines for infection that are applied to all body fluids of the patients all of the time
Sterile Free from living microorganisms
Systemic infection An infection located throughout the body
Vector Organism that carries or transports a pathogen
HBV Hepatitis B virus
MSDS/SDS Material safety data sheet/ safety data sheet
OBRA 2 Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
NIOSH National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
OSHA 2 Occupational Safety and Health administration
PASS Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
RACE Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish
VRE Vancomyin - Resistant Enterococci
boiling temp of Fahrenheit to Celsius 212 degrees Fahrenheit and 100 degrees Celsius
Celsius converted to Fahrenheit 0 Celsius = 32 degrees Fahrenheit
Fire extinguisher A For use on paper, wood, trash, cloth, upholstery, rubber, and similar materials.
Fire extinguisher B For use on fuel oil, gas, paint, solvents, and other flammable liquids.
Fire extinguisher C For use on electrical equipment, fuse boxes, wiring, and appliances.
Fire extinguisher D For use on metals.
Body mechanics 1. sizing load 2. keeping broad base of support 3 bring patient and object close to you 4. dont lift anything you can pull or push 5.turn body as unit 6. squat bend knees shoulders apart.
MDR Antimicrobial resistance shown by a species of microorganisms to at least one antimicrobial drug in three or more antimicrobial categories.
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