CHAPTER 9 BBP Universal Precautions, and Wound Care

HBV

hepatitis B virus
swelling, soreness, loss of normal liver function

HCV

Hepatits C
acute and chronic bloodborne infection
affects of liver CAUSING DARK URINE

Disinfenctant

a cleaning solution that inactivates a virus

bloodborne pathogens

HBV HIV hepititis C, hepititis D, and syphilis

OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a government agency in the Department of Labor to maintain a safe and healthy work environment

Tetanus

a bacterial infection usually associated with puncture wounds that causes fever and convulsions and muscle rigidity

sharps

Objects such as needles, scalpels, and razor blades

MRSA

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus; a type of staph infetion restitant to antibiotics

Tinea of the Groin

fungal infection of the groin area

tinea pedis

fungal infection of the foot

What are the signs and symtons of infected wound?

Pain, heat redness, swelling, and disordered function. Puss may also occur and fever.

Wounds that need suturing should be reffered to a physicans within

12 hours

RATIO to water to disinfectant

1:10 ratio
1 part bleach and 10 parts water

Puncture

can be fatal due to the penetration of tissure cna introduce baterial/ infection to the bloodstream.

Abrasion

Scrape of the skin due to something abrasive top layer of skin is exposed.

Laceration

blunt force over a sharp bone or a bone that is poorly padded results in wound with jagged edges

inciscion

wounds with smooth edges

occlusive dressing

clear dressings to go over wound to let air secluded from moisture.

LATIN ROOTS
pain
heat
redness
swelling
(PHRS)

dolor
color
rubor
tumor

How long can HBV survive in blood and fluids in dried blood on contaminated surfaces for?

For at least a week

Vaccination for HBV

three dose of vaccination over 6 monst
Intial
1 month after
5 months after

no vaccine for

HCV

high risks sports with transmission

martial arts, wrestling, boxing

four things that need to be done with reporting exposure

1. confidential medical evalution/ documentation
2. identification of the source indicated
3. blood tests
4. evaluation of reported injury and counseling.
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