Module 4 Topic 1

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Aerosol

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A spray of particle-containing air

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Agent

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An entity that is capable of causing disease

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Airborne transmission

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Occurs when a susceptible person is exposed to contaminated droplets or dust particles that are suspended in the air.

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Antimicrobial

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A microorganism growth inhibitor (e.g., antimicrobial soap)

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Antisepsis

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The inhibition of the growth of causative microorganisms

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Aseptic technique

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The steps to provide an environment free of pathogens

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Asymptomatic

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A person who doesn't have any symptoms

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Biofilms

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Microscopic communities that allow bacteria, fungi, and viruses ti multiply

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Bloodborne pathogens standard

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effective in 1992, a federal standard instituted in the hopes of reducing the occupational-related cases of HIV and hepatitis B infection among health care workers

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Cavitation

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A process where bubbles are formed

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Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

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The organization that investigates, reports and tracks specific diseases and public health concerns for the united states

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Chain of asepsis

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Aseptic procedures ensuring that no cross-contamination occurs

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Compromised host

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An Individual whose normal defense mechanisms are impaired

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Contact transmission

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The physical transfer of an agent from an infected person to an uninfected person through direct contact with the infected person

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Cleaning

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The physical removal of organic matter such as blood, tissue, and debris

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Disinfection

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Occurs when some microorganisms are destroyed; cleaning and sanitizing

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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A regulatory agency involved in the safety and effectiveness of disinfecting and sterilizing solutions

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Fomite

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Objects contaminated with infectious agents such as instruments or dressings

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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Federal regulation agency

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Glutaraldehyde

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Solution used for high-level disinfection and sterilization

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Iodophor

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a solution used as an intermediate-level disinfection agent

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Material safety data sheet (MSDS)

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Health and safety information about chemicals; provided by the manufacturer

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Mode of transmission

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The process that bridges the gap between the portal of exit and the infectious agent from the reservoir and the portal of entry of the susceptible host

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Occupational exposure

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Any reasonably anticipated exposure to secretion of the eye, mucosa, skin, parenteral, ( cut, needlestick, puncture, abrasions, ect.), or any contact with blood or saliva that may be a result of employment task

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Occupational safety and health administration (OSHA)

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Regulating body that enforces the requirements established for employers to protect their employees

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Organization for safety and asepsis procedures (OPIMs)

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National organization that has members who are dental health-care workers, distributors of dental equipment and materials, health-care instructors, dentists, and others from the field of dentistry; has regional and annual meetings that cover the topics of infection control and hazard communication for dental team members

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Overglove

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Also known as food handler's gloves, are big, loose gloves that do not have the tactile touch that latex and vinyl gloves have, but quickly fit over the gloves to obtain something in a sterile area.

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Pathogens

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Disease-producing microorganisms

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Polynitrile autoclavable gloves

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Sterilizable gloves used for disinfection and sterilization

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Personal protective equipment (PPE)

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Items that should be worn to protect against contact with all body fluids

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Portal of entry

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The route by which an infectious agent enters the host

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Regulations

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Guidelines and standards made by government agencies and licensing boards that have the authority to enforce compliance

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Reservoir

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A place where the agent can survive

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Sanitized

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Similar to cleaning; an area that has been decontaminated but does not mean that all microorganisms have been destroyed

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Sterilization

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Process by which all forms of life are completely destroyed in a controlled area

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Susceptible host

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An individual who lacks resistance to an agent and is vulnerable to disease

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Universal precautions

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Guidelines established by the CDC to help protect health-care workers and patients from the transmission of infectious diseases

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Utility glove

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Thicker gloves used during disinfection and cleanup procedures

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Vectorborne transmission

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Mode of transmission of infectious agents through animate means such as mosquitos, ticks, lice, and other animals.

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Vehicle transmission

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Mode of transmission of infectious agents through contamination of inanimate objects such as water, food, meat, drugs, and blood.