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Types of exudate
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1. Serous: clear, like plasma.
2. Sanguineous: contains RBC 3. Purulent: contains WBC and bacteria. Bacteri |
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Bactericidal
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A temperature or chemical that destroyed bacteria.
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Stages of Infectiom
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1. Incubation stage
2. Prodromal stage 3. Illness stage 4. Convalescence |
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Asepsis
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The absence of pathogenic microorganisms.
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Medical Asepsis
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Includes procedures for reducing the number of organisms present and preventing the transfer of organisms.
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Disinfection
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The process that eliminates many or all microorganisms, with the exception of bacterial spores, from inanimate objects.
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Sterilization
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The complete elimination of all microorganisms, including spores.
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Isolation precautions
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Airborne
Droplet Contact Protective environment |
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Contact isolation
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Direct or indirect contact. Blood or other body fluids
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Contact isolation
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Direct or indirect contact. Blood or other body fluids example MRSA, VRE, C. Diff, herpes simplex, scabies,
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Droplet
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Large droplets expelled into the air. 3-6 feet. Need surgical mask within 3 feet of patient.
Ex: influenza, rubella, pneumonia, mumps, pertussis, |
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Airborne
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Smaller droplets that remain in the air for longer periods of time. Negative air flow. N95 respirator worn every time they enter the room. Ex: measles, chickenpox, TB
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