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NA midterm review

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What is the number one defense against infection?   Handwashing  
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What does OSHA stand for?   Occupational Safety and Health Administration  
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What year was OSHA developed?   1970 and became effective in 1992  
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What is normal flora?   Normal bacteria  
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What is immunity?   ability to form resistance against pathogens and diseases that they cause  
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Describe humoral immunity versus cell mediated immunity?   Humoral immunity is antigen specific and Cell mediated immunity is white blood cells  
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Define medical asepsis   practices which help to reduce the number and hinder the transfer of pathogens. Example: boiling, disinfection, dusting, vacuuming  
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Define surgical asepsis   practices which render and keep objects and areas free from all microorganisms including pathogens. This practice is utilized in operating rooms,during surgical procedures and with the equipment involved.  
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What is the length of time articles remain sterile?   30 days  
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What is an autoclave?   Steam under pressure sterilization  
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How many minutes for boiling technique?   20 to 30 minutes  
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What is the most common disinfectant used?   Alcohol  
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What is sanitation?   The cleansing process  
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What is important to remember about transfer forceps?   must not touch anything and hold tips downward  
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