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biological source-

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infectious agents

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biological possible possible injury- (4)

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-Bacterial
-fungal,
-viral
-parasitic
infections

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sharps source- (3)

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-needles
-lancets
-broken glass

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sharps possible injury- (3)

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-Cuts
-punctures
-exposure to blood-
borne pathogens

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chemical source- (2)

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-preservatives
-reagents

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chemical possible injury- (2)

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-preservatives
-reagents

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radioactive source- (2)

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-equipment
-radioisotopes

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radioactive possible injury-

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exposure to radiation

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electrical source- (2)

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-underground or wet equipment
-frayed cords

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electrical possible injury- (2)

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-burns
-shock

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fire/explosive source- (2)

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-open flames
-organic chemicals

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fire/explosive possible injury- (2)

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-burns
-dismemberment

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physical source- (3)

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-wet floors
-heavy boxes
-patients

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physical possible injury- (3)

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-falls
-sprains
-strains

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agencies involved in developing guidelines- (3)

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-CDC- Center for Disease Control
-OSHA- Occupational Safety & Health Administration
-CLSI- Clinical Lab Standards Institute

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infection control monitors-

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infection in the facility

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primary objective of biological safety is-

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preventing completion of the chain of infection

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biological chain of infection- (6)

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-infectious agent
-reservoir
-portal of exit
-means of transmission
-portal of entry
-susceptible host

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infectious agents- (4)

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-bacteria
-fungi
-parasites
-viruses

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reservoirs are locations of-

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potentially harmful microorganisms

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examples of potentially harmful microorganisms- (3)

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-humans
-animals
-fomites

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means of transmission- (5)

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-airborne
-direct contact
-droplet
-vector
-vehicle

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portal of entry is often the same as-

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portal of exit

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examples of portal of entry/exit- (3)

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-mucous membranes of the nose, mouth, & eyes
-breaks in the skin
-open wounds

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susceptible host- (3)
-other patients -visitors -healthcare personnel
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Standard precautions- (10)
-hand hygiene -gloves -mouth, nose, & eye protection -patient care equipment -environmental control -linen -occupational health & blood-borne pathogens -patient placement -respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette
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hand hygiene standard precautions- (2)
-immediately after removing gloves -between patient contacts
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gloves standard precautions- (5)
-blood -body fluids -secretions -excretions -contaminated items
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mouth, nose, & eye protection standard precautions- (3)
-mucous membrane protection -sprays -aerosols
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gown standard precautions-
appropriate when soiling of scrubs is imminent
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patient-care equipment standard precautions-
dispose or sterilize as per protocol
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environmental control standard precautions-
clean & disinfect surfaces
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linen standard precautions-
prevent exposure when handling
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occupational health & blood-borne pathogens standard precautions-
no recapping needles
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patient placement standard precautions-
isolation if needed
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respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette standard precautions-
prevent droplet & fomite transmission of respiratory pathogens
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laws are monitored & enforced by-
OSHA
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Occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens standard controls are required by OSHA to be provided by or mandated by the employer for all employees- (3)
-engineering controls -work practice controls -personal protective equipment
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report Postexposure Prophylaxis (PEP) accidents-
immediately to supervisor
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prompt PEP testing of source patient & employee for- (3)
-HIV -HBV -HCV
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follow ____________ for management of exposures & recommended PEP-
CDC updated guidelines
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Personal Protective Equipment- (6)
-gloves -latex allergy -fluid-resistant lab coats -face protection -contaminated specimen -foot protection
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gloves personal protection equipment-
not suitable for hand hygine
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glove type personal protection equipment- (3)
-sterile & non sterile -latex & nonlatex -powdered & non powdered
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latex allergies (2)-
-report any symptoms to supervisors; reactions can be fatal -alternative nitrile or vinyl glove is recommended
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fluid resistant lab coats personal protection equipment- (6)
-perfect skin & clothing -must be worn completely buttoned, gloves pulled over wrist cuffs -wear when working with specimens, remove when leaving lab -change when visibly soiled -discard disposable as biohazards waste -discard nondisposable in designated laundry bins
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face personal protection equipment- (5)
-goggles -full face plastic shields -plexiglas countertop shields -splashes & aerosols caused by uncapping, pouring, transferring, & centrifuging -never centrifuge uncapped specimens
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contaminated specimen container exteriors personal protection equipment- (2)
-disinfect exterior -request new specimen as per protocol
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foot protocol personal protection equipment-
closed-toed & covers the entire foot
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hand contact is the primary method of-
infection transmission
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sanitize hands- (6)
-before patient contact -after gloves are removed -before leaving work area -at any time when hands have been knowingly contaminated -before going to designated break area -before & after using bathroom facilities
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hand hygiene includes- (2)
-hand washing -using alcohol based antiseptic cleansers
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CDC has developed hand washing guidelines to be-
followed for correct hand washing
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