4th Six Weeks Study Guide

Microcomputer

Desktop or personal computer found in the home or office.

What diseases are caused by viruses?

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, West Nile Virus, Monkey Pox, Common Cold, Ebola, Hepatitis B/C.

Chain of Infection

Infectious Agent, Reservoir, Portal of Exit, Mode of Transmission, Portal of Entry, and Susceptible Host.

Who developed standard precautions?

The CDC or Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Sterile Field

An area that is set up for certain procedures and is free from all organisms.

When do you wear an N95 mask?

When coming into contact with patients that have airborne diseases such as tuberculosis, measles, and chickenpox.

How do you control the spread of infection?

Regular hand washing or usage of hand sanitizer.

What is a fomite?

Substances or objects that adheres to and transmits infectious material.

What PPE would you wear with contact precautions?

Gloves and gown.

Examples of Airborne Diseases

Tuberculosis, measles, chickenpox.

Hepatitis B

A virus caused by the HBV virus and is transmitted by blood, serum, and other body secretions; affects the liver and can lead to the destruction and scarring of liver cells; also called serum hepatitis.

What does OSHA enforce?

OSHA enforces the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.

What fluids can transmit disease/infection?

Urine, blood, saliva, stool, semen, vaginal secretions, cerebral, spinal fluid.

How far should feet be when picking up a box?

8 to 10 inches apart.

What is required to start a fire?

Oxygen, heat, and fuel.

What is a Class C fire?

Electrical fires such as fuse boxes, appliances, wiring, and electrical outlets.

What does a hospital pharmacist do?

A hospital pharmacist checks for drug interactions.

What do labs rely on for testing?

Labs rely on computers to test blood, urine, saliva, etc. samples.

What is an ECG?

Electrocardiogram; graphic tracing of the electrical activity of the heart.

Ultrasonography

Noninvasive, computerized scanning technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create pictures of body parts.

Telemedicine

The use of video, audio, and computer systems to provide medical and/or health care services.

How are insurance claims submitted?

Insurance claims are submitted electronically/

What should you do if a particle gets in the eye?

Report immediately, don’t try to remove it or rub eye.