Chain of Infection
Small, living organism that is not visible unless viewed under a microscope
Microorganism
Medications made in the laboratory fall under this source of medication.
Synthetic (man-made)
This organization is required to oversee safety in the workplace.
Occupational Safety ad Health Administration (OSHA)
Lysol and bleach are examples of this type of cleaning technique.
Disinfectants
Class of microorganisms treated with antibiotic medication
Bacteria
Parts of the medication that do not have an effect on you, but are there to help with taste, preserve medication or help it function.
Inactive Ingredients
The sheet that gives information about chemicals handled in the workplace.
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Blood, saliva and feces are all examples of this.
Bodily fluids
The correct order of the steps of the chain of infection
1. Infectious Agent
2. Reservoir
3. Portal of Exit
4. Mode of Transmission
5. Portal of Entry
6. Susceptible Host
A capsule is which form of medication?
Solid
The amount of times you should read a label before using the product.
3
Set of rules stating that PPE must be worn when exposed to bodily fluids, hands must be washed when contaminated, and every bodily fluid must be considered potentially infectious.
Standard Precautions
Touching contaminated objects is an example of which mode of transmission?
Indirect Contact
A type of side effect that only occurs where the medication was applied and before it is absorbed into the bloodstream
Local side effect
See powerpoint for sign (slide #78)
Biohazard
Substitute for hand washing that is safe to use when the hands are not visibly dirty.
Hand Sanitizer
Someone who gets a lot of sleep and has a strong immune system would break which step of the chain of infection?
Susceptible Host
Route of administration for a cream type of medication
Topical
See warm-up power point for slide #79
Chemical hazard sign
Action that must be taken before and after touching a patient and their surroundings. The most effective way to prevent the spread of infection.
Washing Hands