Chapter 7 Flashcards
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Germ
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A microorganism that can be either a bacteria, virus, fungus, or protozoa
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Infection control
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Preventing or limiting the spread of germs
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Immunity
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Bodily defenses (antibodies) that prevent illness from occurring upon exposure to a specific germ
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Antibody
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A body defense against a specific invader; antibodies are produced by either a vaccine or exposure to the disease itself
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Primary prevention
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Preventing disease before it starts
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Personal protective equipment (PPE)
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Specialty equipment that acts as a barrier between the healthcare worker and potentially infectious bodily fluid
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Conventional capacity
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Measures that may be used temporarily during periods of expected shortages
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