Chain of Infection
Name a Pathogen
Fungi, Virus, Bacteria, Parasites
What does Contain mean in RACE?
Confine or contain the fire to one area if possible
An example of Antiseptics
Hand washing
What is Airborne transmission?
What does contaminated mean?
Soiled, unclean, infected.
Examples of a Reservoir
Person, animal, or object
What does PASS stand for
Pull Aim Squeeze Sweep
What is an example of non-pathogen?
E-coli, Salmonella
What is a local transmission?
Limited to small area of the body
What is Asepsis?
Freedom from infection?
How can the infection escape
Open wounds, Cough, or sneezes
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety Health Administration
What is a Parasite?
Parasite is larger than a virus but need a host cell
An example of a Vector
Fleas, Rats, Mosquito
What does non pathogenic mean?
Microorganism that is not disease causing
Who can be a susceptible host?
immune compromised person
Where should chemicals be stored away from?
Sunlight + heat
What is a spore producing organism?
Fungi
What is Asymptomatic?
No symptoms
What means requires oxygen to survive?
Aerobic
What category does vector belong in?
Mode of Transmission
What are the 2 categories of waste
Biomedical and General
What are the 3 levels of Asepsis?
2) Disinfectant
3) Sterilization
Systemic infection
What is Autoclave?
Uses steam under pressure to sterilize materials