Phlebotomy Infection Control 101

Key Terms

100

SDS

Safety data Sheet

200

HAI

Healthcare Associated Infections

             (Nosocomial)

300

CDC

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

400

Someone being treated for cancer is being seen in which branch of medicine 

Oncology

500

GHS 

Globally Harmonized System

(Labeling system for hazardous chemicals)

              (worldwide)

Means of Transmission

100

Transmission involves infectious agents that can remain infective for long periods in particles that are typically less than 5 microns in diameter that can be inhaled. 

Airborne

200

The most common means of transmitting infection 

                   (Direct and indirect) 

Contact

300

Define Vector

The transfer of an infectious agent carried by an insect, Arthropod (Living Carrier)

         (Mosquitoes - West Nile Virus)

400

Transmission of an infectious agent to the mucous membranes of the mouth, nose, eyes. Particles larger than 5 microns in diameter

Droplet

500

Define Fomite

An inanimate (non-living) object contaminated with infectious agents. (Has germ not disease)

Acronym/Abbreviation

100

P.A.S.S

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

200

R.A.C.E

Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish

300

BBP

Bloodborne Pathogen

400

EPA

Environmental Protection Agency

500

HBV

Hepatitis B virus

Class of Fire

100

Wood, Paper, Cloth

A

200

Flammable Metals

D

300

Electrical Equipment

C

400

(K) Intended use 

Cooking oils, Grease

500

(B) Intended use 

Flammable Liquids 

First Aid

100

Define AHA

American Heart Association 

200

Adult Compression to Ventilation Ratio 

30:2

(30 compressions to 2 breaths) 

300

Infant/Child Compression to Ventilation Ratio

15:2

(15 compressions to 2 breaths) 

400

Compression rate per a minute

100-120

500

A.E.D

Automated External Defibrillator