Infection
an infection that is limited to a specific location in the body.
What is Localized Infection
A medication that kills microbes that may cause infection.
What is an Antibiotic.
The easiest way to prevent the spread of infection and disease.
What is Handwashing.
These types of PPE are required for Contact Precautions.
What are gloves and gown.
Resistance to infection by a specific pathogen
What is immunity
Types of infections acquired in a healthcare setting DURING the delivery of medical care.
What are Healthcare Associated Infections.
Practices that reduce, remove, and control the spread of microbes. Ex.Handwashing
What is Medical Asepsis.
What is a Gown.
This may be needed if the outside of a bag becomes contaminated.
What is double bagging
An object that is contaminated with a pathogen and can spread the pathogen to another person.
Infections that is in the bloodstream and is spread throughout the body. S/S Fever, chills, mental confusion.
What are Systemic Infections
The process of becoming unclean.
When disinfecting an object this is the way to clean.
What is away from you.
This is were contaminated PPE must be doffed.
Where is inside the patient room.
The state of being completely free of microorganisms; sterile technique
What is Surgical Aspesis
This group of people are responsible for preventing the spread of pathogens in a healthcare setting.
Who is the Healthcare Team.
Microorganisms that are capable of causing infection and disease.
What are Pathogens.
This is the most contaminated portion of the gown.
What is the front.
Bloodborne pathogens exit the host through this.
What is blood
The information regarding a specific chemical that should be reviewed before use of chemical
What is Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
This person has a lowered resistance to infection. They are the last link in the chain of infection.
Who is a susceptible host.
a bacteria superbug that is spread by spores in feces. Resistant to alcohol based gels.
What is C. Diff.
What are Standard Precautions
This type of Transmission Precaution requires the use of a N95 respirator.
What is Airborne Precautions
The government agency who establishes rules to protect workers from hazards on the job such as Bloodborne Pathogen Standards.
Who is OSHA