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Infection Control

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What is the definition of Biohazard? A biological or chemical substance that is dangerous to human beings and the environment.
What does the Center for Disease Control provides? Provides safety guidelines for medical offices and facilities.
Center for Disease control is also known as ? CDC
What is Human immunodeficiency virus? A virus that invades and inactivates helper T-cells.
Human immunodeficiency virus is also known as? HIV
What is Hepatitis B? Liver infection
Hepatitis B is also known as? HPV
What is medical asepsis? Clean technique: the practice designated to reduce the number of pathogens, used in breaking the chain of infection.
What is surgical asepsis? The complete removal of all microorganisms and viruses
What is a sharps container? A puncture-proof container designated to safely dispose of needles, scalpels, and other sharp medical instruments.
What is a sharps container designed for? designated to safely dispose of needles, scalpels, and other sharp medical instruments.
What is Occupational Safety and Health Administration? Agency of the government that oversees and regulates worker safety.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration is also known as? OSHA
In Cycle of infection what is a Reservoir host? Person capable of sustaining pathogen growth (also known as the SICK PERSON)
In Cycle of infection the portal or means of exit is? How the pathogen leaves the body
In Cycle of infection the means of transmission is? Are how the pathogen spreads to a host.
What are the types of means of transmission? Airborne, Droplet, Bloodborne, Foodborne, Vector-borne, Direct Contact, and indirect contact.
How far does the transmission of droplets go? Carries 3-6 feet.
For cycle of infection what are some examples of Vector-borne Tick, dog, and mosquitos
For cycle of infection what are some examples of Direct contact Contact with an infected person's skin or Sexual contact.
For cycle of infection what are some indirect contact Fomites (doorknob)
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