Infection Control Flashcards
(37 cards)
Pressurized steam and heat
Auto clave
Unpacked 15 min at 250psi
Packed 30min at 250 psi
Used to test the method of sterilization being monitored
Biological indicator
Making an object potentially unsafe for use
Contamination
Instruments or objects that comes in direct contact with bloodstream
Must be pre sterilized
Critical items
This device does not indicate that sterilization has been achieved and most indicate only that the temp needed has been attained
Chemical indicator
Removal of visible soil
Cleaning
Classified as “high level” ,”intermediate level” and “ low level”
Disinfectant
To advise against
Contraindications
A process that eliminates many or all pathogenic microorganisms except bacterial spores on inanimate objects
Disinfection
This disinfection process inactivates some not necessarily all bacterial spores
Semi critical items
High level disinfection
The study of electrolysis
Electrology
Process capable of killing mycrobacterium, tuberculosis, broad spectrum of bacteria, viruses, fungi, herpes, staphylococcus, salmonella, hiv, hbv, and inactivates aids viruses
Intermediate level (70%-90% alcohol)
-Solution that breaks down organic soils and fats, suspends particular during cleaning
-Used as a soaking solution for critical, semi critical and non critical instruments
-used in ultrasonic device
Enzyme detergent
Process capable of inactivatingmost bacteria some viruses and fungi but not bacterial spores
Are appropriate for disinfecting environmental or medical equipment
Low level
Insulated cords used to complete a circuit, are non critical items
Epilator cord
Intermediate level disinfection
Surfaces that may contribute to cross contamination
Environmental surfaces
Low level disinfection
A medical tool used for grasping or holding things
Forceps
Low level disinfection
A chemical germicide May be classified as either intermediate or low level
Hospital disinfectant
Stainless steel bar held by the client
Non critical item
Indifferent electrode
The plastic cap holding the shaft of the needle in place on the needle cord
They are considered semi critical items
Needle holder cap
(First step of processing soaking and cleaning )
High level disinfection
Instruments or items in contact only with intact skin
Non critical items
A microorganisms or substance capable of producing a disease
Pathogenic
Made of stainless steel these items are used to apply current to the skin
Semi critical
Phoresis applicators/ rollers
Sterlized or high level disinfectant
Items that may come in contact with mucous membrane and non intact skin
Semi critical items
Sterilization or high level disinfection
