Diseases
This organism requires you simply wear a gown and gloves.
MRSA
If a patient is coughing a lot but is not diagnosed with any type of respiratory illness, the Phlebotomist should wear this PPE item.
What is a surgical mask.
Nosocomial infections are referred to as this type of infection.
What is an HAI * please say what it stands for*
This is where pathogens live and multiply
What is the reservoir
This viral infection is blood borne and requires patient consent before you can draw blood to test for it.
What is HIV
This technique is the measure taken to reduce or prevent the spread of pathogens.
What is Medical Asepsis?
This federal government agency is responsible for creating issuing guidelines that protect and improve the health of the public.
What is the CDC * state what that stands for*
This is an unaffected person who could become infected.
What is a susceptible host
This organism causes swelling of the liver and can be transmitted by blood.
What is hepatitis C and B
This type of precautions states that you must wear gloves when coming in contact with any type of bodily fluids.
What is Standard Precautions
This agency protects workers from on the job hazards.
What is OSHA *what does that stand for?*
This is the original pathogen that causes infection or disease
What is the causative agent
This winter time virus requires you to wear a gown, mask, gloves and goggles when providing care
What is influenza
This type of transmission based precautions required that you wear an N95 mask.
What is airborne precautions
These are the items that healthcare works don and doff to stay protected and prevent the spread of infections.
What is PPE
This is the mode in which a pathogen travels to its new host
What is the mode of transmission
This organism requires that you wash your hands as hand sanitizer alone will not work.
What is C-Diff
This type of transmission based precautions require that you wear gown, gloves, goggles and a surgical mask.
What is Droplet Precautions
What is MTV * what does that stand for*
This refers to any opening in the body in which a pathogen can get in to cause infection
What is the portal of entry