infection control
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| What is a disease producing microorganism called? | Pathogen.
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| What are three environmental factors that accelerate the reproduction of pathogens? | Warmth,Darkness,Moisture.
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| What are three ways pathogens cause infections? | Producing toxins, causing allergic reactions, and destroying cells of the body.
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| What does contamination mean? | An object contains pathogens.
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| What does clean mean? | An object does not contain pathogens.
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| What is fomites? | Contaminated inanimate objects.
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| What are common fomites? | Doorknob,telephone,remote control,faucets,keyboards,light switches,pens/pencils, and money.
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| What is antisepsis? | Inhibiting the growth of pathogens.
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| What is disinfection? | Killing pathogens.
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| What is sterilization? | Destruction of all microorganisms.
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| What is aseptic technique? | Striving for the absent of pathogens.
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| What is the most effective aseptic technique? | Hand washing.
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| What are the 6 chain of infection categories? | Causative host, reservoir,portal of exit,mode of transmission,portal of entry,susceptible host.
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| What is the strength of the immune system directly related too? | Nutrition, exercising frequently, tobacco and drinking, sleeping habits.
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| What is BSI? | Body Substance Isolation
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| What should a medical professional wear whenever there is a danger of coming into contact with bodily fluids( except perspiration and tears)? | PPE- personal protective equipment
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| What should a medical professional wear whenever there is a danger of splashing or spraying of bodily fluids(except perspiration and tears)? | PPE- personal protective equipment
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| What are examples of PPE, personal protective equipment? | Gloves, masks, eye protection, gowns
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| By law, what has to be provided by the employer for free and in your size? | PPE- personal protection equipment
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| What federal agency created and enforced the law that employers must provide PPE, personal protection equipment, for free and in your size? | OSHA- occupational safety and health administration
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| What is the order in which protective wear is removed? | 1.exam gloves 2.eye protection and mask 3.gown
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| What should you do before removing your eye protection and mask? | Properly wash your hands.
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| How do you remove your eye protection and mask? | Touching only the handles and straps.
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| How do you remove your gown? | Turning it inside out and rolling it into a ball.
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| Where is the PPE, personal protective equipment, suppose to be disposed? | Biohazard bag
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| What do you do after throwing your PPE, personal protective equipment, in a biohazard bag? | Properly wash your hands
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| How are gloves removed? | Only touching the outside of the first glove removed and then only touching the inside of the second glove removed and turning them inside out.
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| What objects should be placed in a biohazard bag? | Any material that has a potential of containing bodily fluds.
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| Biohazard bags are... | 1.Usually red in color 2.Leak resistant 3.Closable 4.Contain a biohazard sign.
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| When should you double bag a biohazard bag? | When the biohazard bag is broken open or contaminated on the outside.
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| What is to be placed in a sharps container? | Any item that has the potential to cut or puncture you.
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| Sharps containers are... | 1.Usually colored red 2.Puncture resistant 3.Leak resistant 4.Closable 5.Contains a biohazard sign.
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| When should sharps containers be replaced? | When two thirds full
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| What is a dirty utility? | A secured area where biohazard material is stored to prevent accidental contamination.
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| What happens to disposable biohazard material? | It will be incinerated by an biohazard disposable company.
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| What should you never do to needles and why? | Recap them because you could easily puncture your skin.
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| How do you pick up broken glass? | With a dust pan and broom or two cardboard pieces.
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| What acts are FORBIDDEN in a medical setting? | 1.Eating 2.Drinking 3.Smoking 4.Application of makeup 5.Application of lip balm 6.Application and removal of contact lenses.
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| Why are eating,drinking,smoking,applying makeup,applying lip balm, and applying or removing contacts forbidden? | Contaminated hands are being brought to mucous membranes such as mouth, nose, and eyes.
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| What 3 viruses can penetrate mucous membranes as well as an open wound? | 1.Hepatitis B(HBV) 2.Hepatitis C(HCV) 3.Human immunodeficiency virus(HIV)
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