Principles of Prevention
what refers to the methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms from one individual to another
Infection Control
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a parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in cells of biological organisms. Capable of replication only through taking over the host cell's reproductive function
what is a virus?
the second step of infection control
what is disinfecting
Guidelines published by the CDC that require the employer and employee to assume that any human blood and body fluids are potentially infectious.
What is the Standard Precautions?
if you are a client is sick but showing no sign of symptoms or signs of infection you are considered this
what is asymptomatic
What is sterilization?
Also known as reusable, items that can be cleaned, disinfected, and used on more than one person, even if the item is accidentally exposed to blood or bodily fluid
what is multiuse
illness resulting from conditions associated with employment such as prolonged and repeated overexposure to certain products or ingredients
a mechanical process using soap and water or detergent and water to remove all visible dirt and debris. this is required before infection control.
what is cleaning
Puncture proof biohazard containers for disposable needles. Anything sharp must be disposed of in this as medical waste.
What type of bacteria cause disease or infection
What is Pathogenic Bacteria
transmission of blood or bodily fluids through contact with an intermediate contaminated object such as a razor, extractor, nipper, or an environmental surface
what is indirect transmission
contact with non-intact (broken) skin, blood, bodily fluid, or other potentially infectious material that is the result of the performance of a workers duties.
what is an exposure incident
Most bacteria are harmless microorganisms that may perform useful functions and are safe to come in contact with. what is type of bacteria is this considered?
what is nonpathogenic?