Biomed I: Ethics and Safety

bactericidal

used to kill microorganisms

bacteriostatic

inhibits growth of microorganisms

aerobic

microorganisms breathes with oxygen

anaerobic

microorganisms doesn't need oxygen

vector

vehicle for carrying an infection

medical asepsis

measures taken to control/reduce number of pathogens
in an area.

competence

a willingness to learn,change, admit mistakes, accept criticism

examples of professional qualities

good time management, dedication to public service, problem solving and initiative

values are formed by

family, cultural, and environmental influences

patient autonomy

planning treatment plan with patient, honoring the right for a patient to make decisions about healthcare

respect for human dignity

preserving privacy of patient, providing culturally sensitive care

types of stress

eustress (happy) distress (bad)

eustress helps

complete tasks, solve problems, meet deadlines

distress causes

anxiety, lack of focus, lack of participation

stress producers

self doubt, excessive demands, taking criticism personally, living a disorderly lifestyle

how to cope with stress

set priorities, shift thinking, keep life simple, enlist social support

personal health

exercise, sleep, personal hygiene, nutrition

altruism

concern for the well being of others

autonomy

right to self determination

initiative

the ability to act and make decisions without help

public service

contribution to the good of society through their work with others.

stress

brought by physical, chemical, or emotional factors, produce physical and emotional tension

time management

being able to complete their work in a timely manner, while skilfully completing tasks

value

a belief in something important and guide’s one’s behavior

value system

a ranked list of personal principles which lead to a personal code of conduct

airborne disease

spreads from another person through droplets in the air

bloodborne disease

spread from person to person when an infected person’s blood

incident or exposure report

you must file this type report if you think a patient has been exposed to a biohazard

hepatitis

inflammation of the liver can be caused by alcohol

sanitization

lowest form of disinfection

OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Nosocomial infection

infections associated with healthcare equipment ( contaminated needle)

chain of infection

reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host

reservoir

where the pathogens grow, live, and reproduce

RACE

a fire safety procedure: rescue anyone in immediate danger, activate fire code system, confine the fire by closing doors and windows, evacuate patients and if able to extinguish fire

ABC fire extinguishers

can be used on all types of fires

vehicle of transmission

indirect transmission of pathogen

sharp waste container

disposal of microscope slides, needles, razors, and used ampules

biohazard waste container

soiled personal protective equipment

sterilization includes:

steam pressure in an autoclave, specific gasses like ethylene oxide , dry heat sterilization, dipped in a chemical sterilization agent

type A fire

ordinary combustible fires

type B fire

flammable liquids

type C fire

live electrical

PASS

how to use a fire extinguisher: Pull locking pin, aim nozzle, squeeze handle, sweep from side to side