Modes of Transmission
Microorganisms
Infections
OSHA/CDC
Terminology
100
Occurs by coming in contact with contaminated blood or by touching an infected lesion
What is Direct contact transmission
100
Smallest microorganism
What is Virus
100
An infection that "comes and goes"
What is Latent infection
100
OSHA requires employees have training in the bloodborne pathogens standard within (how long)
What is 30 days
100
The creation of an environment free of pathogens
What is Asepsis
200
Pathogens portal of entry is through the mouth and nose
What is Airborne transmission
200
Single-celled microorganisms, lowest form of animal life
What is Protozoa
200
When a persons resistance is compromised and normally nonpathogenic organisms can cause infection
What is Opportunistic infection
200
Contain detailed information regarding a chemical
What is MSDS
200
If an organism can cause a serious disease it is called
What is Virulent
300
Transmission occurs when contact with a pathogen from an inanimate materials (contaminated instruments, surfaces)
What is Indirect contact transmission
300
This microorganism can cause Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
What is Rickettsiae
300
Epstein-Barr virus is AKA
What is Mono
300
Which agency recommends guidelines that become standard of care not law
What is CDC
300
The bench mark for the effectiveness of a surface disinfectant
What is TB kill time
400
Inhalation transmission that occurs through contaminated spray and spatter (can occur during the use of a high-speed hand piece
What is Droplet transmission
400
AKA for Tinea Corporis
What is Ringworm
400
Less serious form of infection caused by Legionella pneumophila bacterium
What is Pontiac fever
400
What agency provides standards that employers must follow-these are lawful standards
What is OSHA
400
A control that is used to prevent the spread of infection from surfaces and instruments
What is Environmental controls
500
Can occur through needle sticks, cuts, bites, and other breaks in skin
What is Parenteral transmission
500
This type of microorganism contains chlorophyll
What is Algae
500
What is the term for a virus that has a preference for a particular cell type
What is Specificity
500
What category of the CDC's guidelines is an example of placing used disposable syringes and needles in puncture-resistance containers
What is IA
500
A precaution that states the concept that all human blood and bodily fluids are infectious
What is Universal precautions
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