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Phlebotomy KeyTerms2

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air borne infection isolation precautions Measures like a negative pressure room or a N90 mask to prevent airborne pathogen spread
Airborne tranmission infection spread via tiny floating particles over a distance
BBP disease causing microorganisms in blood/body fluids
Chain of infection agent ->reservoir->exit->mode->entry->host
Common vehicle transmission indirect spread to many people through a shared source
contact precautions to stop spread via direct or indirect touch
contact transmission pathogen transfer via physical touch with a person or object
COVID - 19 respiratory infection caused by the SARS-CoV 2 virus
Droplet nuclei microscopic evaproated droplet residue remaining in the air
Droplet precautions measures to block short range respiratory droplets
Droplet Transmission the spread of a pathogen through droplets
exposure control plan written facility plan to protect staff from bloddborne pathogen exposure
Formite any inanimate object or surface that carries and transfers pathogens
Healthcare associated infection infection acquitted while receiving medical care in a healthcare facilityon
HBV blood borne virus affecting the liver
HEPA filter removing 99% of airborne particles
HIV blood borne virus attacking the immune system
infection invasion and growth of harmful germs in body tissues
isolation Separating contagious individuals from others to stop disease spread.
micrometer Metric unit equal to one-millionth of a meter
nosocomial infection Infection acquired specifically inside a hospital setting.
opportunistic microorganisms Microbes that only cause disease when the host's immune system is weakened.
pathogen Any disease-causing agent or microorganism
PPE Specialized gear (gloves, gowns, masks) worn to protect against hazards or infection.
PE Specialized hospital room with positive air pressure to protect immunocompromised patients.
reservoir The natural habitat (person, animal, environment) where an infectious agent lives and multiplies.
resident flora Harmless microorganisms permanently living on or in the body without causing disease under normal conditions.
respiratory hygiene/ cough etiquette Practices (covering coughs, wearing masks, hand hygiene) to limit the spread of respiratory droplets.
sepsis A life-threatening body response to an infection that causes organ dysfunction and tissue damage.
standard precautions Basic infection prevention practices used for all patient care, regardless of suspected infection status
transmission based precautions Extra infection control measures (contact, droplet, airborne) used for patients known/suspected to carry specific contagious pathogens.
vectors Living organisms (e.g., mosquitoes, ticks, fleas) that transmit infectious pathogens from one host to another.
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