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Microorganisms
OSHA
Sanitization OR Disinfect?
Sterilization
Pruett's Picks
100
Tiny living plant or animal
What is MICROORGANISM
100
OSHA stands for >>>>
What is OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
100
The agent used to destroy microorganisms is determined by >>.
What is THE INTENDED USE OF THE ARTICLE
100
An item that comes in contact with sterile tissue or the vascular system
What is CRITICAL
100
Name 1 instrument that requires high level disinfectant
What is FLEXIBLE SIGMOIDOSCOPE
200
Microorganism capable of producing illness or disease
What is PATHOGEN
200
How often are empolyers required to update and review their ECP
What is AT LEAST ANNUALLY
200
Process of removing organic material and reduces number of microorganisms to a safe level
What is SANITIZATION
200
Most common methos of sterilizing instruments in medical office
What is AUTOCLAVE
200
Sterilization kills what
What is ALL FORMS OF MICROORGANISMS AND SPORES
300
Name 2 means of transmission of pathogen
What is: SNEEZING, COUGHING CONTAMINATED HANDS,EQUIPMENT,FOOD OR H20 INSECTS MAY CARRY PATHOGEN
300
Safer medical devices, readily avaialble handwashing facilities and biohazard/ sharps containers are examples of ???
What are ENGINEERING CONTROLS
300
The first step in sanitizing an instrument
What is RINSE INSTRUMENT TO PREVENT ORGANIC MATERIAL FROM STICKING TO IT
300
Shortest amount of time and lowest temp for autoclave
What is 15 min at 250 degrees
300
Term used to describe practice of keeping an object or area clean and free from infection
What is MEDICAL ASEPSIS
400
Name 2 reasons a person may be a susceptible host
What is POOR HYGIENE POOR HEALTH POOR NUTRITION STRESS
400
Name 3 types of PPEs
What are GLOVES GOWNS FACE SHIELDS LAB COATS MASKS
400
Method safer than manual method to sanitize an instrument. MA does not have to handle the instrument
What is ULTRASOUND METHOD
400
The most reliable indicator for the attainment of the proper temp for instruments in autoclave
What is STERILIZATION INDICATOR
400
Most common temp and time for dry heat sterilization
What is 320 degrees for 1-2 hours
500
Name 3 of 6 growth requirements for microorganisms
What is PROPER NUTRITION O2 ( unless it is anaerobe ) Temperature ( loves 98.6 ) Darkness Moisture Ph--neutral
500
Treat all human body fluids as if they are infected is the principle of >>>
What is UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS OSHA BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS STANDARD
500
Name the 3 levels of disinfection-based on killing action AND the chemicals used for each level
What is HIGH--Cidex INTERMEDIATE-Alcohol LOW- Bleach
500
Give the purpose for wrapping instruments
What is TO PROTECT THEM FROM RECONTAMINATION DURING HANDLING AND STORAGE
500
Lives on surfaces and grows on superficial skin layers or epidermis. Often is pathogenic
What is TRANSIENT FLORA