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DEA 201
QUiZ 2 infection control
Question | Answer |
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Define asepsis (think aseptic) | Creation of an environment free of pathogens |
Define pathogens | Disease causing microorganisms |
Aseptic technique | to provide an environment free from pathogens and its needed whenever there is a chance of introducing infection or disease into the human body. |
rationale of infection control: | treat all patients as if they are infectious, use aseptic procedures that insure no cross contamination |
government agencies that create regulations | OSHA, ADA, CDC |
3 routes of microbial transmission | Direct contact, Indirect contact, Inhalation/ aerosol |
Define Antisepsis | inhibiting growth of causative microorganisms |
Long hand wash is | 2 consecutive 15 second hand washes |
Short Hand wash | 15 second wash (only time sanitizer is acceptable |
Define OSHA | occupational safety and health administration |