Infection Control
This method of destroying microorganisms involves using strong chemicals like bleach
What is disinfection?
The word donning means...
What is put on?
True or False: Bloodborne pathogens can spread through casual contact like shaking hands
What is False?
This term refers to the moral principles that govern a person's behavior in healthcare.
What are ethics?
In ancient times, people believed that disease was caused by these supernatural entities.
What are demons and evil spirits?
This is the first link in the chain of infection that refers to microorganisms capable of causing disease.
What is infectious agent?
When donning PPE, the first piece of equipment you should put on is this.
What is gloves?
The practice of treating all blood and body fluids as if they contain bloodborne pathogens is known as this
What is Universal Precaution?
These are the system of rules recognized by a community that regulate actions and can be enforced with penalties.
What are laws?
Known as the Father of Medicine, this individual took careful notes of signs and symptoms of diseases.
Who is Hippocrates?
After handling bodily fluids, this practice is essential to prevent infections.
What is hand hygiene?
If your hands become visibly contaminated during PPE removal, you should do this before continuing.
What is wash your hands?
puncture with a contaminated object, non-intact skin, or mucous membranes
What is an exposure incident?
A famous quote from Hippocrates emphasizes this principle in medicine: "First, do no harm."
What is non-maleficence?
This disease was a worldwide epidemic during the Middle Ages that killed three-quarters of Europe's population.
What is the black plague?
Breaking this link in the chain of infection can prevent pathogens from leaving the body.
What is portal of exit?
This type of PPE is designed to protect the respiratory tract from airborne infectious agents.
What is a respirator?
This virus attacks the immune system and can lead to AIDS if untreated.
What is HIV
This act provides individuals with the right to access their medical records and receive copies upon request.
What is HIPAA
The invention of this tool in 1666 marked a significant advancement in understanding diseases.
What is the microscope?
This governing agency oversees safety in the workplace, including healthcare settings.
What is OSHA?
Name the 3 factors one should consider when selecting PPE
What is anticipated exposure, durability and appropriateness, and fit?
These pathogens can be transmitted through contact with infected blood or other bodily fluids.
What are BBPs
This term refers to when a healthcare professional fails to properly execute their duty to a patient
What is Malpractice
In the middle ages, Rhazes created suture material from this.
What is animal guts?