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Word meaning being at risk for infection
susceptible
What does Don mean?
To put on equipment
The process that destroys most pathogens, but not all pathogens
Disinfect
Name the 6 links of the chain of infection
causative agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host
First line of defense against the spread of germs
hand washing
Way to transmit pathogens through touching the infected person or their secretions
Direct Contact
What is a localized infection?
an infection limited to a specific part of the body
Soiled with pathogens; soiled, unclean
Contaminiated
What is the reservoir?
where the pathogen lives and grows
How long should you wash hands for?
20 seconds
Define quarantine
Health practice to stop or limit the spread of infections; restricts the movement of people who were exposed to contagious disease
What is a nosocomial infection?
An infection a person gets while receiving care in a health care facility
What is normal flora?
microorganisms that normally live in and on the body and do not cause harm to a healthy person as long as the flora remain in or at that particular location
Give an example of a causative agent?
bacteria, virus, fungi, and parasites
Give 3 examples of when to wash hands
Washing hands with either soap and water or with alcohol rub
hand hygiene
A disease caused by the growth of pathogens in the body
Infection
What is indirect contact?
Way to transmit a pathogen by touching something contaminated by the infected person
Example of portal of exit
opening of infected person such as nose, mouth, eyes, cut
True or False: It is ok to use alcohol gel if hands are visibly soiled?
false
What is an Exposure Control Plan?
Plan outlining specific work practices to prevent the spread of infectious material; step by step procedures if exposure occurs
What is Chain of Infection?
The 6 requirements that must be met before an infection can be passed from one person to another
What is a systemic infection?
An infection that is the in the bloodstream and is spread throughout the body.
Name a method to prevent the mode of transmission of an infection
hand washing; infection prevention
True or False: You should always flick the excess water off your hands prior to using a paper towel
False