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basics ch 14-17

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microorganisms   minuscule living bodies that cannot be seen w/o a microscope  
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pathogens   microorganisms that cause infections in humans  
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health care associated infection   infection that is acquired while a pt is being care for in any health care setting  
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primary infection   infection caused by one pathogen only  
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localized infection   infection in one area of the body  
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septicemia   microorganisms present and multiplying in the blood  
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medical asepsis   practices preformed to prevent the spread of infection;clean technique  
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surgical asepsis   maintaining a sterile environment, operating room  
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disinfectant   cleaning agent that removes most pathogens except some viruses and spore-forming bacteria  
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direct contact   method by which microorganisms spread directly from one person to the next  
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normal flora and fauna   tiny plants and animals normally found in the human body  
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vectors   insect,tick or mite that spreads infection in humans  
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chain of infection   sequence of events that must occur for infection to spread from one person to another  
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secondary infection   infection caused by a different pathogen than the primary  
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systematic infection   infection that spreads through the bloodstream from one site to another  
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standard precaution   group of safety measures preformed to prevent the transmission of pathogens found in blood and body fluids  
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transmission based precautions   prevent the spread of infection to pts or health care staff  
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sterile technique   perform procedures in such a way that no pathogens will enter the pt when you insert tubes or give injections  
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sterilization   removes all pathogens using steam under pressure, heat, gas, or chemicals  
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indirect contact   occurs when microorganisms leave one pt and contaminate an object  
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bacteria   one celled microorganism classified by their shape  
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viruses   tiny parasites that live within cells of hosts and reproduce there  
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protozoa   single celled animals that live in water and cause intestinal illnesses when ingested  
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fungi   one or more cells,enter skin through cuts or cracks  
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helminths   parasitic worms that inhibit the digestive tract of humans  
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step 1(donning)   perform hand hygeine  
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step 2 (donning)   put on gown  
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step 3 (donning)   put on mask/respirator  
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step 4 (donning)   put on eye protection  
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step 5 (donning)   put on gloves  
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step 1 (removing)   remove the gloves  
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step 2 (removing)   remove eye protection  
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step 3 (removing)   remove the gown  
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step 4 (removing)   remove the mask/respirator  
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step 5 (removing)   perform hand hygeine  
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hygeine   actions taken to be cleaned and well groomed  
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excoriation   scrapes on the skin  
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mottling   purplish blotching from the skin  
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maceration   softened skin from continuous exposure to moisture  
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vasodilation   scrapes on the skin  
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lesions   open areas  
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lice   tiny parasites that live on the scalp  
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venous return   return of blood from extremities back to the heart  
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leukoplakia   white patches on the tongue or oral mucosa that can be precancerous  
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