Question | Answer |
Growth requirements for microorganisms | proper nutrition, oxygen, temperature, darkness, moisture, and pH |
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard | exposure control plan, safer medical devices, labeling requirements, communication of hazards to employees, record keeping |
Medical waste is generated in the medical office through the diagnosis, treatment, and immunization of patients. | Any liquid or semi-liquid blood or OPIM, Contaminated items that would release blood or OPIM, Items that are caked w/dried blood or OPIM, Contaminated sharps, Pathological & microbiological wastes that contain blood or OPIM. |
Biggest threats to health care workers from occupational exposure are: | Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV |
Stages of Aids | Stage I, Acute HIV infection; Stage II, Asymptomatic Period; Stage III, Symptomatic Period; Stage IV, presence of opportunistic infections and unusual cancers |
OSHA - Occupational Safety & Health Administration | Est. by Fed. Gov. to assist employers in providing safe & healthy working environment |
Removal of transient flora | Handwashing, Antiseptic Handwashing, Alcohol-based hand rubs |
Protective mechanisms of the body | skin, mucous membranes, mucus and cilia, coughing and sneezing, tears and sweat, urine and vaginal secretions, stomach secretes hydrochloric acid |
Transmission of AIDS | sexual contact/drug injection needles |