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Terminology Airborne Acidity AFB Alkalinity Asepsis Bacteria Chain of infection Terminology/#2 Reinfection Cross-contamination Disinfection Personal protective equipment Fungus Hazardous waste Infections Terminology/#3 Hepatitis A and B Influenza Virus Mycotic toenail Protozoa Vector Disoriented Medical asepsis Terminology/#4 Microorganisms Nonpathogens Organisms Pathogens Precautions Enteric Reservoir Terminology/#5 Self-inoculation Staphylococcus Sterilization Streptococcus Tuberculosis Universal precautions Standard precautions Terminology/#6 Nausea Pneumonia Vehicle HIV CDC Lines of Defense Skin Mucous membranes Immune system Microorganisms/Bacteria Staphylococcal abscess Streptococcal throat Pneumonia Tuberculosis Microorganisms/Virus HIV (AIDS virus) Hepatitis A and B Common cold Influenza Microorganisms/Fungi Athlete’s foot Mycotic toenail Yeast infection Microorganisms/Protozoa Gastroenteritis Malaria Ways Microorganisms Can Be Spread Direct contact Indirect contact Droplet Vehicle (vector) Airborne Conditions for Microorganism Growth Food source Moisture Oxygen Warmth Darkness Reservoir Signs and Symptoms of Infection Fever Pain Tenderness Redness Drainage Fatigue Disorientation Signs and Symptoms of Infection/#2 Swelling Appetite loss Rash Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Medical Asepsis/Purpose To prevent the spread of pathogenic microorganisms from one person or place to another person or place Aseptic Practices Hand-washing Beginning of shift Between patients Using bathroom Before handling food When coughing Regular personal hygiene Medical Asepsis/Clean Technique Disinfection – the process by which pathogenic microorganisms are destroyed Medical Asepsis/Sterile Technique Sterilization – process by which all microorganisms are destroyed Types of Infection Precautions/Isolation Technique Strict Contact Respiratory AFB (tuberculosis) Enteric Drainage/secretion Universal blood and body fluids precautions Purpose of Universal Precautions/Standard Precautions To prevent spread of AIDS (HIV) and other diseases Psychological Effects of Isolation Techniques/NA Role Explain the reasons for isolation Frequently check on the resident’s condition Provide the resident with newspapers, books and magazines Instruct the family and visitors Make sure the equipment for the isolation is available Respond to resident call bell promptly Talk with resident while giving care