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39 Cards in this Set
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asepsis
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free of germs
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emesis
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vomitting
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estetic
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clean
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proper venitation
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72F
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important reasons to wear latex or vinyl gloves
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1.to provide protect as a barrier and prevent contamination.
2.to reduce the possibity that any pathogens present on your hands will be transferredn to another. |
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basic guidelines for lab safety:
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1.hans wash before and after every procedure.
2. gloving is a must when handling blood or body fluid 3.cover all scratches, paper cus or any breaks in the skin with a bandage after hand washing. 4.never eat, drink or chew gum 5. record lab result immediately on charts to ensure accuracy. 6. discard all hazardous material in proper containers 7. make periodic checks of all electrical appliances. reports all accidents to your supervisor or instructor immediatly. |
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HIV
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human immunodefiency virus
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HBV
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Hepatitis B virus
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CDC
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CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL
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AIDS
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aquired immunodefiecncy syndrome
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osha
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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
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droplet infection
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when a person coughs, sneezes or whistles
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does not get reported to the local health department
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Common Cold
Herpes Simplex Impetigo Pinworms Pinworms Strep Throat |
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Chickenpox*
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varicella
direct or indirect droplet 2-3 weeks pruritic vescular, slight fever, malaise |
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Common Cold (URI)
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12-72 hours
rest, decongestant,mild analgestics, increased fluid intake. |
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conjunctivitis (pink eye)
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redness of eyes, itching
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Head lice (pediculosis)
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nits eggs
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Pinworms (enterobius vermicularis)
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transfer of eggs from anus to mouth
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Scarlet Fever (scarletina)
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strawberry tongue
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protozoa
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single celled microorganisms that attach themselves to other organisms.
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fungi
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are simple parasitic plants (molds) that depend on other life forms for nutritional source.
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parasites
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are organisms that depend on another living organism for nourishment.
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Microorganisms
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that feed on organic matter are called heterotrophs.
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Autotrophs
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feed on inorganic matter
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those that need oxygen are called...
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aerobes
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those that do best without oxygen are called...
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anarobes.
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sanitation...
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process of washing and scrubing to remove material
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disinfection...
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process by which disease-producing microorganisms or pathogens are killed.
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Common disinfectant is...
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zephrin chloride
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sterilization...
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process that destroys all forms of living organisms (spores)
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autoclaving...
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steam under pressure. 15lbs of pressure per square inch. temp 250-270
maintains sterile for 30 days if the package is kept dry and intact. This period is called shelf life. |
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The pts height and weight should be
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recorded at the inital visit as reference point.
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oral temperature with a mercuty thermometer
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should be left in place for a minimum of 3 minutes.
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oral temperature
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98.6
range 97.6 - 99.6 febrile means above normal temperature |
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triage
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means to sort
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Axillary temperature
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97.6
range 96.6 - 98.6 requires 10 full minutes |
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Retal temperture
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99.6
range 98.6 - 100.6 minimum 3 minutes |
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classification of fevers
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slight
moderate 99.6 - 101.0 severe 101 -102 dangerous 104 - 105 fatal above 106 |
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temperatures
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sterilization 250f
freezing point of water 32f standard body temp 98.6 |
