Terminology
a disease causing organism
what is a pathogen
Staph and strep are examples
what is a bacteria
where a pathogen lives
what is a reservoir
shaking hands is an example of ______ contact.
what is direct
treating all blood and body fluids as if they are contaminated with an infectious disease
what are universal/ standard precautions
does not cause disease; may be beneficial
what is a non pathogen
the flu , chickenpox, the common cold, Hepatitis, HIV are examples
what is a virus
how the pathogen exits the reservoir
what is a portal of exit
name 3 of the body's defenses against infection
what is skin, mucous membranes, cough/ sneeze, eyes watering, fever, inflammation
3 examples of PPE
what are gloves, gowns, masks, shoe covers, goggles
likely to be transmitted to others
what is infectious
Athlete's foot, ringworm and yeast are examples
what is a fungus
how a pathogen spreads; direct and indirect are examples
what is mode of transmission
during handwashing, hands should remain pointed _____________ in the sink.
what is downward
PPE should be put on in the following order:
1. gown
2. mask
3. goggles
4. gloves
(UP & OUT)
synonym of infectious
what is communicable
3 factors that cause an organism to grow
what is darkness, warmth, and moisture
how a pathogen enters the body
what is portal of entry
after handwashing, how should the faucet be turned off?
using a clean, dry paper towel
PPE should be removed in the following order:
1. gloves
2.goggles
3. gowns
4. masks
(gloves then ABC order)
without infection; sterile
what is asepsis
a microorganism that causes a disease or illness
what is an infectious or causative agent
the person who becomes infected or catches the illness
what is a susceptible host
The KEY/ BOLD step in proper handwashing
what is "does not recontaminate hands at any point"
When removing a gown, the ________ is considered the soiled area. After removing PPE and replacing them in the appropriate container, you should _________.
outside
wash hands