PMTP2 LAB

Mod 1, 2, 3

Infection

This happens when a microorganism invades the body, multiplies, and cause injuries or disease.

Pathogen

A disease-carrying microbe

Communicable infections

a type of infection that can spread from a person to another

Nosocomial and health-associated infections

A type of infection that is caused by an infected person or thing while a patient is in a healthcare facility

Germs

The agent in the chain of infection

Reservoir

This is where germs live

Portal of exit

It is through this that germs get out

Mode of transmission

It is through this that germs get around

Portal of entry

It is through this that germs get in

Host

This is a living being that contracted an infectious disease, and now is sick

Infection control program

A program that is made to protect patients, employees, and visitors from and against disease-causing microbes.

Hand contact

The most common mode of transmission for infections

Hand washing

The most effective way to prevent the spread of infections

Soap

Aside from water, alcohol, and sanitizers, this is also used during hand washing to remove germs

20

The minimum time for hand washing

Air dry

Aside from towels and tissues, this method can also be used to dry hands

Hand antisepsis

Aside from routine hand washing, this is also another method for hand hygiene

Sink

Stand a few inches away from this when donning and doffing to prevent contamination

Gloves

This provides a protective barrier for hands against body substances and microorganisms

Tightly

Gloves should be ___ fit for work precision.

Yellow

The color of an infectious waste bag

Gloves

This should be worn over lab coat cuffs

Laboratory gown

This provides protextion of skin and clothing from incidental contact and small splashes

Laboratory gown

This should never be worn outside to prevent the spread of contamination outside the laboratory

Removable

Laboratory gowns provide a ____ barrier in the event of spills and splashes

Masks

This provides a protective covering for the lower part of the face

Goggles

This provides a protective covering for the upper part of the face

Breathability

Aside from layers, fit, and washability, this should also be considered when choosing a mask

Gaps

It is important for masks to not have this when worn by a person.

Exhalation valves

Masks that have this feature should be reconsidered upon using as it allows virus particles to escape

Hand washing

Before putting on PPE, this donning process should be observed.

Laboratory gown

The first thing that you are going to put on when donning

Gloves

The last thing thing that you need to put on when donning

Hairnet

After laboratory gown, this should be put on when donning

Mask

After shoe cover, this should be put on

Hairnet

Shoe covers should be put on after putting on this protective equipment

Goggles

It should be worn before putting on gloves

Gloves

The first PPE that you need to remove when doffing

Hand wash

This should immediately be done after removal of gloves

Disinfect

Before keeping used laboratory gown, this is what should be observed

Dispose

After the removal of PPE, this should be done to all single-use and contaminated products

Goggles

After hand washing, you must remove first this before anything else.

Laboratory gown

The removal of this should be done after a protective eye equipment

Hairnets

This should be removed after lab gowns

Hairnet

Shoe covers must be removed after this.

Mask

This is the last PPE that you should remove.