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27 Cards in this Set
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Disease |
An abnormal condition of all or part of the body, or its systems or organs, that makes the body incapable of carrying on normal function |
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Infection control |
The methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms |
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Congenital |
A condition or disease that is present from birth |
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Fomite |
An object or material that is capable of carrying an infection, such as a dirty countertop, clothing, dirty linens, or used hypodermic needles |
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Bacteria |
One-celled organisms that have both plant and animal characteristics. Some are harmful; some are harmless |
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Non pathogenic |
Harmless micro organisms that may perform useful functions and are safe to come in contact with since they do not cause disease or harm |
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Pathogenic |
Capable of producing disease |
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Virus |
A parasitic sub microscopic particle that in facts and resides in cells of biological organisms. A virus is capable of replication only through taking over the host cell's reproductive function |
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Antigen |
A foreign substance or toxin that initiate and immune response such as the creation of antibodies. |
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(pl.fungi) |
A diverse group of organisms, potentially capable of causing disease drama that thrive or grow in wet or damp areas |
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Scabies |
Is a contagious skin condition and is caused by a parasite called the each might, which burrows under the skin. |
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Immunity |
The ability of the body to destroy and resist infection. AM unity against disease can be either natural or acquired and is a sign of good health. |
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Antibodies |
A class of proteins produced in the body in response to contact with antigens that immunize the body |
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Decontamination |
The removal of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item surface and the removal of visible degrees or residue such as dust, hair, and skin. |
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Sterilization |
The process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores |
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Clean/cleaning |
A mechanical process scrubbing using soap and water or detergent and water to remove all visible dirt, to breeze, and many disease-causing germs. Cleaning also removes invisible degrees that interferes with disinfection. |
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Disinfection/disinfecting |
It chemical process that destroys most, but not necessarily all, harmful organisms on environmental surfaces |
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Disinfectants |
Chemical products approved by EPA and designed to destroy most bacteria, fun guy, and viruses on non porous surfaces. |
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Allergy |
Reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances |
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Safety sheet data (SDS) |
Formerly called Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), required by law for all products sold. STS's include safety information about products compiled by the manufacture, including hazardous ingredients, safe use in handling procedures, proper disposal guidelines, precautions to reduce the risk of accidental harm or overexposure, and more. |
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Antiseptics |
Chemical germicides formulated for use on skin, registered and regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
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Standard precautions |
A system of infection control that protects persons from exposure to blood and body fluids |
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Disinfectant container |
Any labeled recepticle large enough to hold a disinfectant solution in which the objects to be disinfected can be completely immersed |
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Sodium hypochlorite |
Common household bleach; and effective disinfectant for the massage studio |
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Phenolic disinfectants |
Powerful tuberculocidal disinfectants. They are a form Of formaldehyde, have a very high pH, and can damage the skin and eyes. |
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Quaternary ammonium compounds |
Also known as squats; disinfectants that are very effective when used properly in the spa and massage setting |
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Safety |
An attitude put into practice that is concerned with preventing situations and eliminating conditions that could lead to injury of the massage practitioner or client |
