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HSII Infection *

HSII Infection

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Normal Flora Non-pathogenic organisms that are part of the body and beneficial to us.
Pathogen Microorganisms that cause infection and disease-germs.
Sharps Where you would put needles, surgical blades, razors after use.
HAI Newer term for nosocomial.
Nosocomial Means the infection occured inside a hospital or health care facility.
Asepsis Absence of disease producing organsims.
Sterilization Process that destroys all organsisms including spores and viruses-no germs.
Contaminated Means organisms and pathogens are present.
Disinfection Process that destroys or kills pathogenic organisms but is not always effective against spores and viruses.
PPE Personal Protective equipment such as gowns,gloves,masks.
Standard Precautions Rules developed by the CDC to treat all body fluids as a potential source of infection.
Contact Precautions Gown and Gloves- Pt has known disease spread by contact (MRSA or VRE wound)
Droplet Precautions Standard Precautions plus standard surgical mask- Pt has known disease spread by large droplets (Flu, Pneumonia)
Airborne Precautions Standard Precautions plus N95 or Respirator mask- Pt has known disease spread by tiny lingering droplets in the Air (Tuberculosis, Chickenpox)
Opportunistic Infections Person gets because their body defenses are down (burn victim, poor nutrition, lack of sleep, decreased immune system)
Vehicle borne Spread in air, food, water
Vector borne Spread by insects,mosquitoes, ticks, fleas
Bloodborne pathogens Spread by blood and body fluids (HIV, AIDS, Hepatitis B, C)
Vaccines Help your body to build up an immunity to a disease
Created by: wgelliott
 

 



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