Terminology Terminology Airborne Airborne Acidity Acidity AFB AFB Alkalinity Alkalinity Asepsis Asepsis Bacteria Bacteria Chain of infection Chain of infection
Dec 31, 2015
TerminologyTerminology
AirborneAirborne
AcidityAcidity
AFBAFB
AlkalinityAlkalinity
AsepsisAsepsis
BacteriaBacteria
Chain of infectionChain of infection
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ReinfectionReinfection
Cross-contaminationCross-contamination
DisinfectionDisinfection
Personal protective equipmentPersonal protective equipment
FungusFungus
Hazardous wasteHazardous waste
InfectionsInfections
Terminology/#3Terminology/#3Hepatitis A and BHepatitis A and BInfluenzaInfluenzaVirusVirusMycotic toenailMycotic toenailProtozoaProtozoaVectorVectorDisorientedDisorientedMedical asepsisMedical asepsis
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MicroorganismsMicroorganisms
NonpathogensNonpathogens
OrganismsOrganisms
PathogensPathogens
PrecautionsPrecautions
EntericEnteric
ReservoirReservoir
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Self-inoculationSelf-inoculation
StaphylococcusStaphylococcus
SterilizationSterilization
StreptococcusStreptococcus
TuberculosisTuberculosis
Universal precautionsUniversal precautions
Standard precautionsStandard precautions
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NauseaNausea
PneumoniaPneumonia
VehicleVehicle
HIVHIV
CDCCDC
Lines of DefenseLines of Defense
SkinSkin
Mucous membranesMucous membranes
Immune systemImmune system
Microorganisms/BacteriaMicroorganisms/Bacteria
Staphylococcal abscessStaphylococcal abscess
Streptococcal throatStreptococcal throat
PneumoniaPneumonia
TuberculosisTuberculosis
Microorganisms/VirusMicroorganisms/Virus
HIV (AIDS virus)HIV (AIDS virus)
Hepatitis A and BHepatitis A and B
Common coldCommon cold
InfluenzaInfluenza
Microorganisms/FungiMicroorganisms/Fungi
Athlete’s footAthlete’s foot
Mycotic toenailMycotic toenail
Yeast infectionYeast infection
Microorganisms/ProtozoaMicroorganisms/Protozoa
GastroenteritisGastroenteritis
MalariaMalaria
Ways Microorganisms Can Be Ways Microorganisms Can Be SpreadSpread
Direct contactDirect contact
Indirect contactIndirect contact
DropletDroplet
Vehicle (vector)Vehicle (vector)
AirborneAirborne
Conditions for Microorganism Conditions for Microorganism GrowthGrowth
Food sourceFood source
MoistureMoisture
OxygenOxygen
WarmthWarmth
DarknessDarkness
ReservoirReservoir
Signs and Symptoms of InfectionSigns and Symptoms of Infection
FeverFever
PainPain
TendernessTenderness
RednessRedness
DrainageDrainage
FatigueFatigue
DisorientationDisorientation
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SwellingSwelling
Appetite lossAppetite loss
RashRash
NauseaNausea
VomitingVomiting
DiarrheaDiarrhea
Medical Asepsis/PurposeMedical Asepsis/Purpose
To prevent the spread of pathogenic To prevent the spread of pathogenic microorganisms from one person or microorganisms from one person or place to another person or placeplace to another person or place
Aseptic PracticesAseptic Practices
Hand-washingHand-washing
Beginning of shiftBeginning of shift
Between patientsBetween patients
Using bathroomUsing bathroom
Before handling foodBefore handling food
When coughingWhen coughing
Regular personal hygieneRegular personal hygiene
Medical Asepsis/Clean TechniqueMedical Asepsis/Clean Technique
Disinfection – the process by which Disinfection – the process by which pathogenic microorganisms are pathogenic microorganisms are destroyeddestroyed
Medical Asepsis/Sterile TechniqueMedical Asepsis/Sterile Technique
Sterilization – process by which all Sterilization – process by which all microorganisms are destroyedmicroorganisms are destroyed
Types of Infection Types of Infection Precautions/Isolation TechniquePrecautions/Isolation Technique
StrictStrictContactContactRespiratoryRespiratoryAFB (tuberculosis)AFB (tuberculosis)EntericEntericDrainage/secretionDrainage/secretionUniversal blood and body fluids Universal blood and body fluids precautionsprecautions
Purpose of Universal Purpose of Universal Precautions/Standard PrecautionsPrecautions/Standard Precautions
To prevent spread of AIDS (HIV) and To prevent spread of AIDS (HIV) and other diseasesother diseases
Psychological Effects of Isolation Psychological Effects of Isolation Techniques/NA RoleTechniques/NA Role
Explain the reasons for isolationExplain the reasons for isolationFrequently check on the resident’s Frequently check on the resident’s conditionconditionProvide the resident with newspapers, Provide the resident with newspapers, books and magazinesbooks and magazinesInstruct the family and visitorsInstruct the family and visitorsMake sure the equipment for the isolation Make sure the equipment for the isolation is availableis availableRespond to resident call bell promptlyRespond to resident call bell promptlyTalk with resident while giving careTalk with resident while giving care