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Nurse Aide I B Terms
Nurse Aide I Module B Infection Prevention Definiton List
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Aerobic | Microorganisms that need oxygen to live and grow. |
| Airborne Precautions | Infection control steps used to prevent the spread of germs through the air, like those from coughing or sneezing |
| Aseptic | Clean |
| Anaerobic | Microorganisms that do not need oxygen to live and may even die in its presence. |
| Bloodborne Pathogens | Harmful microorganisms found in human blood that can cause disease, such as HIV and hepatitis B. |
| Carriers | People or animals who carry harmful germs without showing symptoms, but can still spread them to others. |
| Body Fluids | Liquids produced by the body, such as blood, urine, saliva, sweat, vomit, and stool. |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) | A national agency that works to protect public health by controlling and preventing disease, especially infections. |
| Direct Contact | Touching an infected person’s body fluids or skin, which can spread germs directly. |
| Chain of Infection | A cycle that describes how infection spreads from one person to another through six connected links: the germ, where it lives, how it leaves, how it travels, how it enters a new person, and who can get sick. |
| Droplet Precautions | Infection control measures used to prevent spread of germs through large droplets from coughing, sneezing, or talking; usually involves wearing a mask and keeping distance. |
| Contact Precautions | Measures to prevent the spread of infections through direct or indirect touch, including wearing gloves and gowns when caring for the patient. |
| Hand Hygiene | The practice of cleaning hands thoroughly using soap and water or hand sanitizer to prevent the spread of germs. |
| Gloves | Disposable hand coverings worn to protect both the caregiver and patient from germs and contamination. |
| Droplets | Tiny drops of moisture from the mouth or nose that can carry germs and spread infections when someone coughs, sneezes, or talks. |
| Gowns | Protective clothing worn over regular clothes to prevent contamination from body fluids or infectious materials. |
| Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI) | An infection that a patient gets while receiving treatment in a healthcare setting. |
| Hepatitis B | A contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus, spread through blood and body fluids. |
| Hepatitis C | A viral infection that affects the liver and is spread mainly through contact with infected blood. |
| Host | An organism, like a person, that can be infected by a germ and support its growth. |
| Indirect Contact | Touching objects or surfaces that have germs on them, which can then spread infection. |
| Infection | When harmful germs enter the body, multiply, and cause illness or disease. |
| Infection Prevention | Steps taken to stop the spread of germs and protect people from getting infections. |
| Infectious Agent | The harmful microorganism (germ) that causes disease, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. |
| Influenza (Flu) | A contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses, causing symptoms like fever, cough, and body aches. |
| Localized Infection | An infection limited to a specific part of the body, causing symptoms like redness, swelling, and pain in that area. |
| Masks | Protective coverings worn over the nose and mouth to block the spread of germs through respiratory droplets. |
| Medical Asepsis (Clean Technique) | Practices used to reduce and prevent the spread of germs, keeping things as clean as possible. |
| Microorganisms | Tiny living organisms, like bacteria, viruses, and fungi, that can cause infections or be harmless. |
| Mode of Transmission | The way germs travel from one person or place to another, such as through touch, air, or droplets. |
| Mucous Membranes | Moist tissues that line body openings like the mouth, nose, and eyes, serving as barriers against germs. |
| Norovirus | A highly contagious virus that causes stomach upset, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain. |
| Non-intact Skin | Skin that is broken or damaged, such as cuts, sores, or wounds, which can allow germs to enter the body |
| Outbreak | A sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease in a specific place or group of people. |
| Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) | Clothing and gear like gloves, masks, gowns, and goggles that protect caregivers from exposure to germs. |
| Point of Care | The place or moment where healthcare is given, such as a patient’s bedside or exam room. |
| Portal of Entry | The way germs enter the body, such as through cuts, mouth, nose, or mucous membranes. |
| Portal of Exit | The way germs leave the body, such as through coughing, sneezing, blood, urine, or wounds. |
| Reservoir | The place where germs live and multiply, like the human body, animals, or contaminated surfaces. |
| Sharps | Medical tools with sharp edges or points, like needles or scalpels, that can cut or puncture the skin. |
| Sharps container | A special, puncture-proof container used to safely dispose of used needles and other sharp medical tools. |
| Shields | Protective barriers, such as face shields, worn to guard the face from splashes or sprays of infectious material. |
| Sputum | Mucus or phlegm coughed up from the lungs, often tested to check for infections. |
| Standard Precautions | Infection control practices used with all patients to prevent the spread of germs, including hand hygiene and use of PPE. |
| Susceptible Host | A person who is at risk of getting an infection because their body cannot fight off germs effectively. |
| Systemic Infection | An infection that spreads throughout the body, affecting multiple organs or systems. |
| Transmission-Based Precautions | Additional infection control measures used when caring for patients with contagious diseases, including Contact, Droplet, and Airborne Precautions. |
| Goggles | Personal protective used to protect eyes from harmful germs |
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