infections
harmful microorganisms
what is pathogens?
a way of describing how a disease is transmitted from one human to another
what is chain of infection?
federal government agency that makes rules to protect workers from hazards on the job
what is OSHA?
these guidelines are used for persons who are infected
what is transmission-based precautions?
are microorganisms found in human blood that can cause infection and disease in humans
what is Bloodborne pathogens?
affects the entire body
what is systemic infection?
describes how the pathogen travels
what is the mode of transmission?
federal government agency that issues guidelines to protect and improve health of individuals and communities
what is CDC?
resistant to one or more antimicrobial agents
what is Multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs)?
major bloodborne diseases in the US is
what is acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)?
set of methods practiced in healthcare facilities to prevent and control the spead of disease
what is infection prevention?
where the pathogen lives and multiplies
what is a reservoir?
treating blood, body fluids, nonintact skin
what is standard precautions?
to keep something separate, or by itself
what is to isolate?
inflammation of the liver caused by certain viruses
what is hepatitis?
infection that is limited to a specific location in the body
what is localized infection?
any body opening on an infected person that allowed pathogens to leave
what is the portal of exit?
if you come into contact with any body fluids, PBT's must wear
what is gloves?
can be transmitted through the air after being expelled
what is airborne precautions?
features of medical devices that make their use less hazardous
what is engineering controls?
infection acquired in a healthcare setting during the delivery of medical care
what is healthcare-associated infection (HAI)?
a pathogenic microorganism that causes disease
what is causative agent?
needles or other sharp objects
what is sharps?
are spread by droplets in the air
what is droplet precautions?
designed to eliminate or reduce employee exposure to infectious material
what is exposure control plan?