Infection Control and Fire Safety Review

These flashcards cover key concepts related to infection control, microbiology, and fire safety as discussed in the lecture.

Microbiology

The science that studies living organisms that cannot be seen with the naked eye.

Asepsis

Means free of disease-producing microorganisms.

Pathogen

A disease-producing microorganism.

Anaerobic

Microbes that do not require oxygen for growth.

Aerobic

Microbes that do require oxygen for growth.

HEPA mask

A mask used for airborne precautions.

Nosocomial infection

Infections acquired from the hospital.

Bacilli

Bacteria that are rod-shaped.

Spirilli

Bacteria that are spiral or corkscrew-shaped.

Virus

The smallest microorganisms, visible only with an electron microscope.

OSHA

The organization that establishes workplace safety standards, including those related to infection control.

Autoclave

An instrument used to kill all microorganisms and their spores.

Contact Precautions

Precautions required for infections such as MRSA and VRE.

Fire extinguisher

A device used to put out fires; different types are used for different classes of fires.

RACE

A fire safety acronym that stands for Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish.

PASS

A fire extinguisher acronym that stands for Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep.

Sterilization

The process that destroys all microorganisms, including spores and viruses.

Infection Control

Practices used to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

Subcutaneous injection

An injection administered into the layer of fat beneath the skin.

Intramuscular injection

An injection administered into a muscle.

Intravenous injection

An injection administered directly into the bloodstream.

Patient identification

The process of verifying a patient's identity before providing care or treatment.

Biological hazard

A type of hazard that poses a risk to human health due to exposure to biological substances.

Safety measures

Protocols in place to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and the environment in healthcare settings.

Chain of infection

The sequence of factors that must be present for an infection to occur.

Contagious

The term for infections that can be spread to others.