Infection Control 1
The most important way to reduce the spread of infection
Hand hygiene
Name for disease-causing agents
Pathogens
Room used to prevent the spread of infections
Isolation room
Precaution that is required for each equipment. Used to protect you and the patient
Safety precautions
The study of designing and arranging a workplace to increase productivity and safety
Ergonomics
Name of extra precautions to be used with more serious infections
Transmission-based precautions
The absence of bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms
Asepsis
These precautions should be used with all patients
Standard precautions
Non-profit organization that accredits and certifies health care organizations and programs
The Joint Commission (TJC)
True/False
You need oxygen, heat and fuel for a fire
True
3 types of precautions include: contact, droplet and _____
The administration group responsible for the Bloodborne Pathogens Standards (1992)
OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
This container would be used if you had to discard a used needle
Sharps container
Used to help a patient stand
Transfer/Gait belt
The first step during a wheelchair transport for a patient
Lock the wheels
The chain of infection includes: Infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, ______, portal of entry and susceptible host
Mode of transmission
Drug-resistant bacteria occur because of this main cause
Not completing antibiotics
Terminal cleaning
Sheet that must be provided by law to explain the risks of a certain chemical and how to deal with an exposure to the chemical
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) or
Materials Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Vocabulary word: the correct way to position and move your body to limit injuries (lifting a box or patient)
This container would be used if you have something soiled with blood or bodily fluids
Biohazard container
Six major types of pathogens include: bacteria, viruses, fungi, rickettsiae, helminths and _____
The levels of aseptic techniques include: _____, disinfection and sterilization
Sanitization
The words for the acronym: PASS
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
The words for the acronym:RACE
Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate