Infection Control
Single most effective way to prevent spread of infection
hand washing
Body system that includes the heart and blood vessels
cardiovascular system
Prefix that means 'many'
poly-
Average adult body temperature in Fahrenheit
98.6°F
Document that outlines a patient's wishes for medical treatment if they cannot communicate
advance directive
Equipment used to protect healthcare workers from exposure to blood and bodily fluids
gloves
System that breaks down food into nutrients
digestive system
Suffix that means 'enlargement'
-megaly
Normal adult respiratory rate per minute
12-20 breaths per minute
Federal law protecting patient privacy of health information
HIPAA
Chain-of-infection step where pathogens leave the host
portal of exit
System that controls movement via muscles and bones
musculoskeletal system
Root that means 'spinal cord or bone marrow'
myel/o
Systolic/diastolic blood pressure reading considered hypertension
140/90 mmHg or higher
Ethical principle meaning 'do no harm'
nonmaleficence
Precautions used for infections transmitted via droplets like influenza
droplet precautions
System that filters waste from the blood and produces urine
urinary system
Prefix that means 'slow'
brady-
Pulse site located on the wrist
radial artery
Spoken false statement that damages a person's reputation
slander
Term for infection acquired in a healthcare facility
nosocomial infection
System that produces hormones to regulate body processes
endocrine system
Suffix that means 'pain'
-algia
Instrument used to measure blood pressure
sphygmomanometer
Process of a patient understanding and agreeing to a procedure
informed consent