Ch 31 Flashcards
(7 cards)
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Medical asepsis
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All practices intended to confine a specific microorganism to a specific area.
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Asepsis
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Freedom from disease causing organisms
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Surgical asepsis
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Sterile technique, keeps objects free of all microorganisms and spores.
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Antiseptics
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Inhibit growth of pathogens
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Disinfectants
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Destroy pathogens except spores
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Sterilization
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Everything destroyed
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What are our biggest risks with infection control?
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Blood-Bourne pathogens
