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Infection Control Flashcards

1
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Organisms that require oxygen to live

A

Aerobic

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2
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Organisms that live and reproduce in the absence of oxygen

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Anaerobic

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3
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Process that inhibits or prevents the growth of pathogenic organisms

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Antisepsis

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4
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Absence of pathogens

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Asepsis

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5
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Rod shaped

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Bacilli

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6
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Comma shaped

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Vibros

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7
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Round or spherical shaped

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Cocci

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8
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Spiral or corkscrew

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Spirilla

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9
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Round or spherical arranged in clusters

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Staphylococci

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10
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Organisms and pathogens are present

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Contaminated

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11
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Process that destroys or kills pathogens

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Disinfection

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12
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Plant like organism that live on dead organic matter

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Fungi

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13
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Small living plant or animal organism not visible to naked eye

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Microorganism

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14
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Germ or disease producing microorganism

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Pathogen

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15
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One celled animal organisms found in decayed materials and contain instead water

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Protozoa

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16
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Parasitic microorganism. Lives on flea, ticks, and mites

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Rickettsae

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17
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Smallest microorganism

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Virus

18
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Virus that causes AIDS

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HIV

19
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Method followed to prevent the spread of germs or pathogens

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Aseptic technique

20
Q

Bag where the tools are sterilized

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Autoclave bag

21
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Container for contaminated waste, red bag

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Biohazardous bag

22
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1 part leach to 10 parts water

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10% bleach solution

23
Q

What are hats, cloves and gowns?

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PPE

24
Q

Virus that effects the liver and makes scar tissue on the liver

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HBV and hepatitis

25
Q

Used for mouth to mouth resesitation

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Mouthpiece

26
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Container to put needes to prevent sticks

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Sharps container

27
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Treat all patients like they are infectious

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Standard precautions

28
Q

Free from bacteria and microorganism

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Sterilization

29
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Uses steam under pressure or gas to sterilize equipment and supplies

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Autoclave

30
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Item use for disinfection

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Bleach

31
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Bubbles
Strike
Article
Explode

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Cavitation

32
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Method of sterilization for things that corrode and powders

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Dry heat

33
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Solution used to remove oil items that need to be sterilized

A

Ether

34
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To make sure items are sterile

A

Indicator

35
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Like an autoclave but in home environment

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Pressure cooker

36
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Used sound waves to clean

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Ultrasonic

37
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A pathogen such as bacteria or virus

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Causative agent

38
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A place where the pathogen agent can live, also called host

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Reservoir

39
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A way in which the pathogen can be transmitted to another host.

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Mode of transmission

40
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A way for the pathogen to enter a new host

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Susceptible host

41
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The most effective first line of defense to control the spread of pathogens

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Washing hands

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