Key words Flashcards
1
Q
Cross infection
A
the transfer of pathogenic microorganisms from person to person or object to object
2
Q
Infection control
A
the discipline concerned with preventing healthcare associated infection
3
Q
Disinfection
A
the killing/destruction of bacteria and fungi but not spores nor some viruses
4
Q
Sterilisation
A
the process of killing all microoganisms and spores to produce asepsis
5
Q
Asepsis
A
The absence of all living pathogenic microorganisms
6
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Decontamination
A
The process used to remove contamination from reusable items, so that they are safe for further use on patients
