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CHAPTER 35
Chapter 35 Key Term Infection Control Practices
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| add-on safety features | Features on injection, phlebotomy, and winged steel needles that provide protection from needlestick injury. They consist of a hinged or sliding sheath attached to the needle that can be activated with one hand, keeping the user’s hands behind the needle. |
| autoclave | A device that uses pressurized steam to sterilize instruments and equipment. |
| biological indicator | An indicator consisting of bacterial spores that is used as a quality control method in autoclaves to confirm that sterilization has occurred. |
| catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) | A urinary tract infection that may be caused by long-term use of urinary catheters; the longer the catheter is in place, the greater the chance of infection. |
| central line | A catheter placed in a large vein, usually in the neck, chest, or groin, that is used to give fluids or medications. |
| central line–associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) | Bloodstream infections caused by the entry of infectious microorganisms into the bloodstream through a central line. |
| healthcare-associated infections (HAI) | Infections acquired by a patient in a healthcare facility. |
| invasive procedure | Any procedure that requires entry into a body cavity or cutting into skin or mucous membranes. |
| medical asepsis | Measures taken to reduce the number of microorganisms, such as handwashing and wearing examination gloves, that do not necessarily eliminate microorganisms; also called clean technique. |
| personal protective equipment (PPE) | Any type of protective gear worn to guard against physical hazards. |
| re-sheathing scalpel | A single-use, disposable scalpel that has a sheath that can be slid over the blade and locked in position after use. |
| respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette | Infection control guideline that includes teaching the patient to cover their mouth/nose when coughing and dispose of tissues in the proper receptacle. |
| retractable needle | A needle that retracts inside the barrel of a syringe after it is activated. |
| self-blunting/blunt tip, blood-drawing needle | A blood-drawing needle that has a blunt tip that slides forward through the needle past the sharp point to protect the user from needlestick injury. |
| self-sheathing needle | A needle that has a sheath over the barrel of the syringe. After injecting the medication, the user slides the sheath forward over the needle and locks it in place to prevent needlestick injuries. |
| sterilization indicator | A tag, insert, tape, tube, or strip that confirms that the items in an autoclave have been exposed to the correct volume of steam at the correct temperature for the correct amount of time. |
| surgical asepsis | The elimination of all microorganisms from objects or working areas; also called sterile technique. |
| surgical site infection (SSI) | An infection that occurs after a surgical procedure at the site of surgery. |
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