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Principles of Asepsis

QuestionAnswer
pathogens harmful microorganisms
barrier a block or obstacle
bacteria (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants
fungus Pathology. a spongy, abnormal growth, as granulation tissue formed in a wound.
infections occur when harmful microorganism (pathogens)enter the body.
reservoir where the pathogen live and grows
disorientation confusion about a person,place or time
disposable equipment designed to be thrown away after one use.
nosocomial(infections) difficulty swallowing and incontinence increase the risk of respiratory and urinary tract infections
pneumonia simple cold turn into a life threatening illness
contamination dirty
sterilization all microorganisms are destroyed not just pathogens
nausea dizzy, sick
excretions body fluids
infectious agent a pathogen or microorganism that causes diseases, or contagious
host an uninfected person who get sick
flora the microorganism that live in and on the body.
streptococcus strep throat
e.coli urinary infections
tuberculosis lung disease
virus sub-microscopic infectious agent that is unable to grow or reproduce outside a host cell. ...
HIV ( aides virus ) acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
Hepatitis A,B,C liver disease
influenza fever, chills , body aches
athletes foot tinea pedis
lice itching
scabies skin rash
microorganism tiny living things
mrsa Methicillin resident staphylococcus infection
VRE Vancomycin resident enterococcus infection
Chain of infection describes how disease from one being to another
asepsis CLEAN
disinfection process of destroying pathogens utilizing water/chemicals.
CDC Center of disease control and prevention
OSHA occupational safety health and administration
Standard precautions precautions are used for care of residents
PPE personal protection agency
isolation separate the resident with a communicable disease to prevent the spread of pathogens
Transmission based- precautions used in addition to standard precautions
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