Medical Asepsis
This is the practice of reducing or eliminating the number of pathogens and preventing their spread.
medical asepsis
hese are microorganisms capable of causing disease.
pathogens
This federal agency establishes and enforces workplace safety standards.
OSHA
Used needles should be placed immediately into this type of container.
Sharps container
This is what the acquired immunodeficiency virus is caused by
virus
This is the single most important method of preventing the spread of infection in a healthcare setting.
hand hygiene
This link in the chain of infection refers to the person or animal in which a pathogen lives and multiplies.
reservoir host
This OSHA standard protects healthcare workers from occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials.
Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
This practice is prohibited because it increases the risk of needlestick injuries
recapping needles using two hands
This is the schedule for the hepatitis B vaccination
0, 1 month, 6 months
This type of asepsis is also called the “clean technique.”
medical asepsis
Gloves, gowns, masks, and protective eyewear are examples of this.
personal protective equipment (PPE)
OSHA requires employers to provide this type of training to employees who may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens.
bloodborne pathogens training
An MA experiences a needlestick injury. The first action should be to do this.
wash the affected area with soap and water
This microorganism can only exist in the presence of oxygen
Aerobe
When washing hands, healthcare workers should scrub for at least this amount of time according to many standard clinical teaching guidelines.
15-20 seconds
This means treating all blood and certain body fluids as if they are potentially infectious.
Standard Precautions
This document provides information about a chemical's hazards, safe handling, required PPE, and emergency procedures.
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
OSHA requires this plan to be available to employees who have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.
Exposure Control Plan
This is not an example of a microorganism
Pinworms
This type of transmission occurs when microorganisms are spread through contaminated objects such as instruments, countertops, or equipment.
indirect contact transmission
A medical assistant accidentally touches a contaminated surface while wearing gloves. Before touching a clean supply, the MA should do this.
remove the gloves and perform hand hygiene
Under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, employers must provide this at no cost to employees who have occupational exposure to hepatitis B.
hepatitis B vaccination
These are the three major bloodborne pathogens commonly emphasized in healthcare workplace safety training.
HIV, hepatitis B (HBV), and hepatitis C (HCV)
This is how cilia remove pathogens from the body
Constantly beating toward the outside