Infection Control Review

Viruses

Smallest organinsms, only visible from a microscope

Cavitation

Process where sound waves produce bubbles that explode when when striking items being cleaned in an ultrasonic unit.

Viruses

cannot reproduce without a host cell.

Standard precautions

must be followed all at all times by health care workers.

Protozoa

One-celled animal-like organism found in decayed material and contaminated water

Aeorobic

any organism that requires oxygen in order to live and reproduce

Noscomial

Infection present in a healthcare facility and transmitted by health care workers to a patient.

Contaminated

Contains organisms or pathogens

Endogenous

infection or disease that originates within the body.

Pathogen

Any organism that causes infection and disease

Anaerobic

Organism that lives and reproduces in the absence of oxygen

What kills spores and viruses

autoclave

Hand washing Position

Finger tips pointing downward

When is antiseptic hand rub usage appropriate?

When hands are not visibly dirty or soiled with body fluids

Autoclaved items sterility duration

30 days

Donning isolation garments order

Gown, mask, goggles, gloves

A patient

is considered a potential source of infection

Cocci

Bacteria that are round or spherical in shape

Fungi

Simple plant-like organisms such as yeasts and molds

Opportunistic

Infection that occurs when the body defenses are weak

Antisepsis

Process that prevents or inhibits the growth of pathogenic organisms

Spirilla

Bacteria that are spiral or corkscrew in shape

Sterilization

Process that destroys all microorganisms including spores and viruses

Bacilli

bacteria that are rod-shaped

Aerobic

Need oxygen to live and grow

Airborne precautions

Method of infection control, used for patients who are affected by airborne droplet nulcei