infection control pt 1

for joce2stunna

Blood-borne Disease

A disease that can spread through contact with infected blood or certain body fluids.

Blood-borne Pathogens

Harmful microorganisms, such as viruses or bacteria, that can be found in blood and cause disease.

Contaminated

Something that has come into contact with blood, body fluids, or infectious materials and may contain germs.

Contaminated Waste

Waste that contains blood, body fluids, or other materials that could spread infection.

Direct Contact

When infection spreads through physical contact with an infected person or their blood/body fluids.

Droplet Infection

An infection spread through droplets released when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks.

General Waste

Regular waste that does not contain blood, infectious materials, or other hazardous substances.

Hazardous Waste

Waste that can be harmful to people, animals, or the environment and requires special handling.

Indirect Contact

When infection spreads by touching a contaminated object or surface instead of directly touching an infected person.

Infectious Waste

Waste that contains microorganisms or materials that can cause or spread an infection.

Non-Contaminated

Something that has not been exposed to blood, infectious materials, or harmful microorganisms.

Percutaneous

When infectious material enters the body through the skin, such as through a needle stick or cut.

Permucosal

When infectious material enters the body through mucous membranes, such as the eyes, nose, or mouth.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Protective clothing or equipment, such as gloves, masks, and goggles, used to prevent exposure to hazards.

Sharps

Objects that can cut or puncture the skin, such as needles, scalpels, and broken glass.

Standard Precautions

Safety practices used with all patients to prevent the spread of infection, including handwashing and using PPE when needed.

Universal Precautions

Treating all human blood and certain body fluids as potentially infectious, regardless of whether infection is known.