Chapter 15; infection control and hazardous materials Flashcards
body substance isolation
the practice of isolating all body substances (blood, urine, feces, tears, etc) of individuals who might be infected with illnesses to reduce the chances of transmitting these illnesses
disinfection
the use of liquid chemicals on surfaces and at room temperature to kill disease-causing microorganisms
explosive substances
release sudden pressure, gaseous elements, and heat when subjected to shock, hot or high pressure
flammable and combustible substances:
those that are easy to ignite, for example paint thinners, charcoal, lighter fluid, and silver polish
hazardous material
any substance or mixture of substances having properties capable of producing adverse effects on the health and safety or the environment of a human being
infection control
factors related to the spread of infections within the healthcare setting
infectious waste
includes blood, blood products and body fluids, infectious sharps waste, laboratory waste, and animal waste
investigational product
a pharmaceutical form of an active ingredient or placebo tested and used as a reference in a clinical trial
personal protective equipment (PPE):
specialized clothing or equipment worn by healthcare workers for protection agains a hazard by creating a physical barrier
poisons
also known as or toxic materials, can cause injury or death when they enter the bodies of living things
radiopharmaceutical
unique medicinal formulations containing radioisotopes used in major clinical areas for diagnosis and/or therapy
standard precautions
are the minimum required level of infection control in all settings and all situations, and thus define safe work practices regardless of known or presumed infectious status
sterilization
a process intended to kill all microorganisms and is the highest level of microbial kill that is possible
solid waste
a term used by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): to define all solid liquid, and gaseous waste
