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infectious waste

waste that can transmit an infectious disease

antiseptic

substance that stops or slows the growth of microorganisms on skin

blood-borne pathogens

disease causing organisms transferred through contact with blood or other body fluids

chain of infection

conditions that all must be present for infection to occur

contaminated waste

items such as gloves and patient napkins that may contain potentially infectious body fluids of patient

disinfectant

chemical used to reduce or lower the number of microorganisms or inanimate objects.

environmental surface

surface within a healthcare facility that is not directly involved in patient care, but may be contaminated during treatment

hazardous waste

waste that poses a danger or risk to humans or the environment

immunocompromised

having an immune system that is weakened

pictograms

graphic elements used on a hazard label, used to identify the specific hazard class and category

precautionary statement

phrase that describes recommended measures to prevent adverse effects resulting from exposure to a hazardous chemical or improper storage or handling of a hazardous chemcial

surface barrier

fluid-resistant material used to cover surfaces likely to become contaminated

sterilization

process that kills all microorganisms

dental unit waterline

small-bore tubing, commonly made of plastic, used to deliver water through a dental unit for dental treatment

virucidal

capable of killing some viruses

self contained water resevoir

container attached to a dental unit that is used to hold and supply water or other solutions to handpieces and air-water syringes

acquired immunity

immunity that is developed over a persons lifetime

bio burden

blood, saliva, and other bodily fluids

analphalaxis

life-threatening allergic reaction

communicable disease

condition caused by an infection that can be spread from person to person or through contact with bodily fluids

infection control

policies and practices designed to prevent the spread of infectious agents

personal protective equipment

items that include protective clothing, masks, gloves, and eyewear used to protect employees

artificially aquired immunity

immunity that results from a vaccination

instrument processing

1. transport 2cleaning 3packaging 4sterilization 5storage 6delivery 7quality