Diversified Health Occupations

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The cleaning process employed in an ultrasonic unit; bubbles explode to drive the cleaning solution onto the article being cleaned.

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cavitation

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An organism that requires oxygen to live and grow.

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aerobic

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The pathogen that causes a disease.

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causative agent

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The end-stage disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

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acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)

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Factors that lead to the transmission or spread of disease.

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chain of infection

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A piece of equipment used to sterilize articles by way of steam under pressure.

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autoclave

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The use of chemicals--but no heat--to disinfect instruments that do not require sterilization.

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chemical disinfection

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Simple, one-celled microorganisms that multiply rapidly; some are beneficial and others are pathogenic (disease producing).

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bacteria

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A large group of very small microorganisms that cause many diseases, including mumps, measles, and chicken pox.

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viruses

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Being free from infection.

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asepsis

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Specialized isolation techniques used for patients infected with, or suspected of being infected with, pathogens that are spread by airborne transmission.

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airborne precautions

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An organism that does not require oxygen to live and grow; able to thrive in the absence of oxygen.

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anaerobic

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A piece of equipment that cleans with the use of sound waves traveling through fluid.

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ultrasonic unit

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Without symptoms; not displaying symptoms

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asymptomatic

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Prevention of infection by inhibiting the growth of pathogenic organisms.

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antisepsis

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Bacteria organized into clusters that produce pus in wound and skin infections.

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staphylococci

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Small, living plant or animal not visible to the naked eye.

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microorganism

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The liver disorder that is caused by the hepatitis C virus and transmitted by blood, serum, and other body secretions.

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hepatitis C

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An area that is set up for certain procedures and is free from all organisms.

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sterile field

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Parasitic microorganisms that must live on other living organisms and cause diseases such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

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rickettsiae

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Methods used to protect certain patients from any pathogens that may be present in the environment; also known as reverse isolation.

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protective isolation

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A location where pathogens (causative agents) can live. Common reservoirs include the human body, animals, the environment, and fomites.

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reservoir

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Specialized techniques of caring for patients with communicable diseases that are designed to prevent the spread of these diseases to other patients.

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isolation

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Microscopic, one-celled animals often found in decayed materials and contaminated water that cause malaria, amebic dysentery, and trichomonas.

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protozoa

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The liver disorder that is caused by the hepatitis B virus and transmitted by blood, serum, and other body secretions.

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hepatitis B

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Methods used to protect certain patients from any pathogens that may be present in the environment; also known as protective isolation.

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reverse isolation

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The manner in which a communicable disease is transmitted.

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mode of transmission

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Simple, plantlike organisms that live on dead organic matter; the two most common types are yeasts and molds

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fungi

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An infection acquired in a hospital or heath care facility.

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nosocomial

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The use of gloves, masks, goggles, and/or gowns to protect health care personnel from exposure to pathogens and contaminated substances.

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personal protective equipment (PPE)

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Substances or objects that adhere to and transmit infectious materials.

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fomites

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Human immunodeficiency virus; the causative agent of AIDS.

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HIV

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Infection or disease originating outside of or external to the body.

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exogenous

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Infection that occurs when the body has been weakened by another disease.

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opportunistic infection

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Infection or disease originating within the body.

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endogenous

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The process that results in the total destruction of all microorganisms.

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sterilization

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The point at which pathogens enter the body.

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portal of entry

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Disease-producing organisms.

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pathogens

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Recommendations that must be followed to prevent the transmission of pathogenic organisms by way of blood and body fluids.

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standard precautions

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Microorganisms that are not capable of causing diseases in humans.

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nonpathogens

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The point at which pathogens leave the body.

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portal of exit

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Free of all organisms, including spores and viruses.

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sterile

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Methods of caring for patients who have communicable diseases.

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transmission-based isolation precautions

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An individual who is likely to be infected by a specific pathogen; often one who is weakened by another condition.

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susceptible host

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Poisonous substances.

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toxins

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Round bacteria organized into chains that cause severe sore throat and rheumatic fever.

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streptococci