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Immunituy and Infection Control
Vocabulary
Disinfection
Random
100
located in a small, confined area. This is often indicated by a pus-filled boil, pimple or inflamed area
What is local infection
100
the ability of the body to destroy infectious agents that enter the body.
What is Immunity
100
remove dirt and debris to aid in preventing the growth of microbes.
What is sanitation
100
second level of infection control
What is disinfection
100
free from dirt, oil and/or microbes
What is decontaminated
200
when a person can carry disease-producing bacteria or viruses with no recognizable systems of the disease.
What is asymptomatic carrier
200
efforts to prevent the spread of disease and kill certain or all microbes
What is infection control
200
arrest or prevent the growth of micro-organisms on the skin
What is antiseptic
200
approves the efficacy of products used for infection control
What is EPA (Enviromental Protection Agency)
200
eggs of head lice
What is nits
300
occurs when the circulatory system carried bacteria and their toxins to all parts of the body.
What is general infection
300
partially inherited, natural resistance to disease.
What is natural immunity
300
destroy or kill all microbes
What is sterilization
300
chemical products used to destroy or kill bacteria and some viruses.
What is Disinfectants
300
encourage people to help others in emergency situations
What is Good Samaritan Laws
400
the same infection control procedures should be used with all clients.
What is universal precautions
400
"ability to produce results" or "effectiveness"
What is efficacy
400
enforces safety and health standards in teh workplace.
What is OSHA
400
formerly known as hospital-grade or hospital level disinfectants, are a group of disinfectants that kill bacteria, viruses, fungi, and pseudomonas.
What is Broad Spectrum Disinfectants
400
organisms that live on or obtain their nutrients from other organsisms are called
What is external parasites
500
open sores, unclean hands and implements, coughing or sneezing, common use of drinking cups and towels
What are ways to spread infection
500
developed through the injection of antigens, which stimulate the body's immune response.
What is passive immunity (acquired immunity)
500
means to destroy or kill bacteria and a broad spectrum of viruses on nonporous surfaces
What is disinfection
500
provide the key information on a specific product regarding ingredients, associated hazards, combustion levels and storage requirements.
What is MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets)
500
First step to take when someone is choking
What is Determine if the victim can speak or cough
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