Prevention
After cleaning a patient's room, this is an important step for preventing ongoing transmission.
disinfecting
Provides information on products such as proper use and safety precautions
MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)
A bloodborne virus causing fatigue and stomach pain to which there is no vaccine available
Hepatitis C
The overuse of these makes infections caused by certain bacteria very difficult to treat
antibiotics
The most effective way to prevent infection transmission.
ethyl, methyl and isopropyl are this type of disinfectant
alcohol
lives by penetrating cells and are so small they can pass through the pores of a porcelain filter
viruses
True or False: You can be infected with an infectious disease and have no symptoms
true
How long should it take to wash your hands?
30 seconds to a minute
household _____ also known as sodium hypochlorite is an effective disinfectant but share some of the same drawbacks as alcohols.
bleach
disease causing bacteria or viruses that are carried through the body in the blood or body fluids such as hepatitis and HIV are called _____.
bloodbourne pathogens
The injection of weakened or dead viruses which allows our immune system to develop a protective response to these bugs if we are exposed to them in the future
Highest Level Of Decontamination
Sterlizliation
A common disinfectant for windows and mirrors, often paired with a rag.
Windex
AIDS is an acronym for
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
when you sneeze or cough you should always ___
cover your nose and mouth
What song should you sing twice to complete handwashing?
Happy birthday or a full ABC
A chemical agent that causes protein denaturation, often used for heat-labile solutions.
Sterilization
The body's first line of defense is
unbroken skindefense
Which has more germs growing on it? 1) toilet seat, 2) home door handle 3) grocery cart handle
3. grocery cart handle