Transmission
agents carrying infectious agents such as malaria
What is a vector?
HCV
What is Hepatitis C Virus?
Bacterial infection
what is sepsis?
an instrument that uses pressurized steam for sterilization
What is autoclave?
a chemical used on living tissues to control the growth of infectious agents
what is antiseptics?
Spread of infection either by airborne droplet nuclei or by dust particles that contain microorganisms
What is airborne transmission?
HBV
What is Hepatitis B virus?
microorganisms that exist on or in the boy that normally do not cause illness
what is resident flora?
Written safety information that must be supplied by manufacturers of chemical
A chemical used on inanimate objects to kill or inactivate microbes
what is disinfect?
Contact between susceptible host and fomite
What is indirect contact?
If not yet vaccinated, ________ may be given to administer immediate short term immunity.
What is immune globulin?
What is vector?
a substance or agent capable of causing birth defects
what is teratogen?
the act of eliminating all living microorganisms from an article or area
Common source that causes multiple cases of disease.
What is vehicle transmission?
Syndrome caused by human immunodeficiency virus infection
What is acquired immunodeficiency syndrome?
to be legally responsible for an action or inaction
what is radioisotope?
capable of causing damage or injury to the host
what is pathogenic?
Transfer of microorganisms from an infected or colonized person to a susceptible host by body surface to body surface contact.
What is contact transmission?
________ can live on dried blood for up to three weeks.
What is hepatitis C?
Direct irritation of the skin by contact with a chemical irritant
what is irritant contact dermatitis?
comprehensive written safety plan detailing proper use and storage of hazardous chemicals in the workplace
what is chemical hygiene plan?
a set of comprehensive safety guidelines designed to protect patients and healthcare workers by requiring that all patients and all body fluids, body substances, organs and unfixed tissues be regarded as potentially infectious.