Vocabulary 6,35,44, 54 Flashcards
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Carrier
reservoir host; no symptoms of infection
Engineered safety devices
Devices designed to isolate or remove a hazard.
Fomite
inanimate object; may be contaminated.
Reservoir Host
An animal, insect, or human susceptible to growth of a pathogen.
Susceptible host
Individual with little or no immunity.
Vector
living organism, carries microorganisms person to person
Autoclave
A device that. uses pressurized steam to sterilize instruments and equipment.
Biological indicator
An indicator consisting of bacterial spores; to confirm that sterilization has occured
Central line
Catheter placed in a large vein; used to give fluids or medications.
Medical asepsis
reduce the number of microorganisms; clean technique
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Protective gear
Sterilization indicator
confirms items in an autoclave exposed to the correct temperature
Surgical asepsis
Elimination of all microorganisms; sterile technique
Surgical site infection (SSI)
An infection that occurs after a surgical procedure at the site of surgery.
Anesthesia
A loss of sensation, particularly the feeling of pain.
Approximate
To bring the edges of a wound together to protect and minimize scar and scab formation.
Cryosurgery
extreme cold to destroy unwanted tissue.
Debridement
removal of debris or dead tissue.
Electrocauterization
electric current to remove growths to stop bleeding
Formalin
A dilute solution of formaldehyde used to preserve biological specimens.
Incision
Surgical cutting
Inflammatory phase
Initial phase of wound healing; blood vessels constrict.
Laceration
Jagged, open wound
Ligature
Suture material