Chapter 4-Microbiology for sterile processing technicians

Vegetative stage 🌱

State of active growth of microorganisms.

Binary Fission 🦠🦠

The typical method of bacterial reproduction in which a cell divides into two equal parts.

Prion

-An infectious protein particle

-contains no nucleic acid

-does not trigger an immune response

-is not destroyed by extreme heat or cold.

Contamination

The state of being soiled by contact with infectious organisms or other materials.

Microbiology

The study of microorganisms.

Pathogen

Capable of producing disease

Aerobic

Requiring the presence of air or free oxygen.

Micron

1/25,000 of an inch or 1/1000 of a millimeter.

Anaerobic

Bacteria that can live in the absence of atmospheric oxygen.

Endospores

Microorganisms capable of forming a thick wall around themselves, enabling them to survive in adverse conditions.

PH

Measure of alkalinity or acidity on a scale of 0 to 14; pH of 7 is neutral, below 7 is acid, above 7 is alkaline.

How are staph infections spread?

Direct contact with infected person or by touching contaminated surfaces.

One example of a fungus infection

Ringworm

functions of the muscular system?

• Movement

• support

• posture

• body heat

What is staphylococcus classified as?

Cocci gram-positive

Four examples of a gram positive bacteria

1. Staphylococcus Aureus (staph infection)

2. Bacillus Anthracis

3. Clostridium difficile

4. Enterococcus

The incubation period for ebola after exposure?

2 to 21 days

What can e.coli cause?

• Intestinal disease

• diarrhea

• urinary tract infections

• respiratory illness

• pneumonia

How to identify bacteria?

• Shape

• color change

• oxygen needs

what does HAIs stand for?

Healthcare associated infections

how many people acquire HAI per year?

1.7 million

what percentage of bacteria that are beneficial and essential?

95%

Neisseria Gonorrhoeae is most likely to grow where?

Mucous membranes of the reproductive system

the different shapes of bacteria?

• Spherical

• Rod

• Spiral

How is hepatitis B transmitted?

Bloodborne

What is the principle of Asepsis?

The absence of microorganisms that cause disease.

What does the Filo Virus cause?

Ebola Virus

CRCST

CERTIFIED

REGISTERED

CENTRAL

SERVICE

TECHNICIAN

AORN

ASSOCIATED

OPERATING ROOM

REGISTERED

NURSE

TJC

THE

JOINT

COMMISSION

WORK FLOW

DIRTY TO CLEAN

PPE

• SHOE COVERS

• FACE SHIELDS

• HAIR PROTECTION

• GLOVES

• GOWN

• EYE PROTECTION

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE FOR HANDWASHING?

TO STOP THE SPREAD OF GERMS

HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU WASH YOUR HANDS?

• ENTERING DEPARTMENT

• LEAVING DEPARTMENT

• BATHROOM

• EATING

• DONNING

• DOFFING

ROLES IN THE O.R

• PATIENT

• RESIDENT

• FELLOW

• MED STUDENT

• PERFUSIONIST

• HOUSEKEEPER

• CRNA

• GIFT OF LIFE

• NURSE

• ANESTHESIOLOGIST

• SURGEON

• SCRUB TECH

DOCTORS PREFERENCE CARD

• INSTRUMENTS

• SUPPLIES

• SURGEON

• PATIENT DRAPING

• PATIENT WEIGHT

• SEX

• ALLERGIES

• MEDICATIONS

• DATE OF BIRTH

• NAME

• ROOM NUMBER

• ETHNICITY

• NAME OF HOSPITAL

• EQUIPMENT

The most known tray brands?

Genesis and Aesculap

What virus is NOT transmitted by the airborne or droplet route

Ebola

This bacterium is found in soil

Acinetobacter

Viruses are

smaller than bacteria 

A spore is

very difficult to kill

Staphylococcus is classified as a

Gram-positive bacteria

The measure of alkalinity and acidity refers to

pH

Which hepatitis virus is said to be the most prevalent chronic bloodborne infection today?

Hepatitis C

Geobacillus is

gram-positive bacteria