Question | Answer |
autoclave | instrument for sterilizing that uses steam under pressure |
autogenous infection | infection from one's own flora |
bloodborne pathogen | a pathogen that is spread by blood and body fluids containing blood |
chemical hazard | any element, chemical compound, or mixture of elements and /or compounds that causes physical or health hazards |
communicable disease | disease that is spread from person to person |
disease specific isolation | isolation based on the type of disease infecting the patient |
exposure control plan | these are controls that isolate or remove bloodborne pathogens hazardous for the workplace |
latex allergy | an allergy to natural rubber latex |
local infection | an infection affecting only one area of the body |
nosocomial infection | infection as a result of a hospital or health facility stay |
PPE | equipment that is used to protect the health cae worker from exposure to blood and body fluids |
sharps container | specially labeled puncture-resistant containers for the disposal of sharp items |
systemic infection | an infection affecting the entire body |
universal precautions | a principle to protect health care workers from infections as a result to exposure to body fluids |
indirect contact | transfer of infective material via an object |
vehicle | transer ofinfective material through contaminated items |
airborne | droplets that transfer on air currents |
vector | transmission by insects |
"R" in RACE | Rescue |
"A" in RACE | Alarm |
direct contact | physical transfer of infective material from the source to susceptible host |
droplet | droplests that travel 1 meter or less from the infected individual |
recordkeeping | the maintaining of information and records of any job-related injuries |
disease-specific isolation | isolation based on the type of disease infecting the patient |
category-specific isolation | isolation based on the category of isolation |
HBV | hepatitis |
AFB | acid-fast bacillus |
"C" in RACE | contain the fire |
"E" in RACE | extinguish/evacuate |
HIV | human immunoceficiency virus |