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What are Airborne Precautions?

Practices used when infection can be spread over long distances and through air.

What is Antisepsis?

Prevention of infection by inhibiting or stopping the growth of microorganisms, used on skin.

What does Asepsis mean?

The absence of infection or infectious materials.

What is the Blood-borne pathogen standard?

Precautions used when potentially contacting potentially infectious microorganisms in the blood.

What are Contact Precautions?

Practices used when an infection can be spread by direct or indirect contact with a patient or one’s environment.

What does it mean if something is Contaminated?

The presence of harmful substances or microorganisms.

What is Disinfection?

The use of chemicals to kill pathogens that are present on nonliving objects.

What are Droplet Precautions?

Practices used when a pathogen can be transmitted through close contact with the respiratory system or mucous membranes.

What does Handwashing involve?

Using antibacterial soap and water to cleanse surface of hands.

What is Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?

Equipment such as gloves, masks, gowns, respirators, and eyewear worn to protect skin, clothing, and the respiratory tract from infectious agents.

What are Standard Precautions?

Steps that a healthcare worker takes with all patients to prevent the spread of infection.

What does Sterile mean?

Free of living microorganisms.

What is Sterilization?

A method used to decrease the spread of pathogens and disease by destroying all microorganisms, including those that form spores. (objects)

What are Transmission Based Precautions?

Heightened care techniques that are performed in addition to standard precautions based on how a patient’s infection is spread.

What are Vaccinations?

A mixture given by infection or taken orally to protect a person against a specific disease; contains a weakened or killed antigen that prompts the body to develop antibodies.