Flashcards in 1. Asepsis infection control Deck (15)
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Define INFECTION?
disease state as result of pathogens
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Define NOSOCOMIAL INFECTION?
hospital acquired infection
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Define MICROORGANISM?
a microscopic organism
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Define LATROGENIC INFECTION?
infection due to medical procedure
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Define CROSS INFECTION?
infection spread from one source to another
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Define ERYTHEMA?
redness of skin due to capillary dilation
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Define PATHOGEN?
disease producing microorganism
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Define DISINFECTION?
direct exposure of chemical or physical agents to destroy pathogens or toxins
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What are the elements required for an infection to occur?
Infectious agent
Reservoir
Portal of exit
Means of transmission
Portal of entry
Susceptible host
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How do you break the chain of infection?
Immunisation
Hand Hygiene
Sterilisation
Disposable supplies
Dry dressings
PPE
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Name the 4 factors that give microorganisms or parasites the potential to cause infection?
Number of microorganisms
Virulence (ability to cause disease)
Persons immune system level
Length or contact with infectious agent
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List the four common modes of infection transmission?
Contaminated blood
Food
Water
Inanimate Objects
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What is the concept of asepsis?
All activities to prevent infection or break the chain of infection
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What are the 7 steps of hand hygiene?
1. wet hands & wrists
2. lather hands with soap
3. wash between fingers on top and palm to palm
4. wash 1 inch above wrist
5. wash thumbs and webbing
6. wash fingernails
7. rinse well and pat dry
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