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Aseptic |
Free of contamination and all organisms capable of causing infection. |
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Carrier |
A person who harbors a specific pathogenic organism and is potentially capable of spreading the organism to others. |
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Contagious |
Capable of being transmitted from one individual to another |
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EPA |
Environmental Protection Agency. An agency of the United States federal government whose mission is to protect human and environmental health. |
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Fomite |
Any substance that adheres to and transmits infectious materials. |
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Host |
Houses the pathogen and allows the organism to grow to an infectious state |
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Infection Control |
The discipline concerned with preventing nosocomial or healthcare associated infection |
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NIOSH |
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work related injury and illness. |
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Pathogenic |
Possessing the ability to produce disease |
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Susceptible Host |
Bring vulnerable to infection whether it be due to being tired, ill, or having a compromised immune system |
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Transmission |
The mechanisms which spread infection from one host to another. |
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Vector |
The mode of transmission. |
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CLSI |
Clinical Laboratory Safety Institute. A group the sets laboratory standards, the "standard of care" |
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What are the first two lines of defense for good patient care, worker safety, and infection control? |
Thoughtful and proper handling of all instruments capable of creating an injury by all workers, and the knowledge and use of proper cleanliness and house keeping practices |
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A healthcare professional should be aware of basic safety issues, such as what? |
Close all doors and drawers in the lab or patients room to prevent direct physical injury. |
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What should be done with mislabeled or unlabeled bottles with chemicals? |
They should be reported immediately, poor treatment or indirect injury could result. |
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Which two diseases have insect bites as vectors? |
Malaria and Lyme disease |
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What would be a perfect exit point for the flu? |
The lungs |
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What disease is often spread through growing bacteria in ventilation systems? |
Legionnaires |
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What is an eye wash basin used for? |
Infection control and first aid |
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How long can diseases live in dried blood? |
Weeks or months |
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If a specific disease is known or suspected how should the surface be decontaminated? |
The surface should cleaned with an EPA approved disinfectant for that specific disease |
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What is the greatest hazard to patients in the hospital? |
Nosocomial infections |
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What are nosocomial infections referred to in the medical field? |
Complications |
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What is the preferred means of facial protection? |
Full face shields made of lightweight transparent plastic |
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What is another name for respiratory protection devices? |
Personal particulate respirators |
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Can particulate respirators protect from vapors or gasses? |
NO! |
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Who certifies and approves all respirators in healthcare settings? |
NIOSH |
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What is the most common type of particulate respirator? |
N-95 |
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If there is potential for soiled clothes you should wear what? |
Gowns, lab coats, aprons, or similar clothing |
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If there is potential for splashing or spraying you should wear what? |
Fluid-resistant clothing, face shield |
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If there is potential for soaked clothing you should wear what? |
Fluid-proof clothing (e.g. plastic or plastic lined surgeons gown) |
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If there is potential for spashing, splattering, or spray head you should wear what? |
Surgical cap or hood |
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If there is potential for contaminating and or soaked shoes you should wear what? |
Fluid-proof shoe covers |
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What should you do with non intact skin located on parts of the body exposed to blood? |
Cover with water impermeable occlusive bandages |
