| A | B |
|---|
| endogenous disease | a disease that originates inside the body |
| exogenous disease | a disease that originates outside the body |
| antisepsis | prevents or inhibits growth of pathogenic organisms but not effective against spores or viruses |
| disinfection | destroys or kills pathogenic organisms but not always effective against spores or viruses |
| sterilization | destroys all microorganisms, both pathogenic and nonpathogenic |
| nosocomial infection | infection acquired in a healthcare facility |
| aseptic technique | method used to prevent the spread of germs |
| reasons to wash your hands | prevent spread of germs |
| reasons to wash your hands | protects healthcare workers and patients from disease |
| when should you wash your hands | before and after taking care of a patient |
| when should you wash your hands | after going to the bathroom |
| when should you wash your hands | any time they are dirty |
| why is soap used as a cleansing agent? | aids in removal of germs |
| How should the fingertips be pointed while washing hands and why? | downward to prevent germs/water from flowing up the arms |
| why is paper towels used while turning on and off the faucet? | prevents contamination of hands from germs on faucet |
| list three surfaces on the hands that must be cleaned | palms, between the fingers, back of hands |
| What are standard precautions | rules developed by CDC developed to protect healthcare workers from disease |
| Three pathogens spread by blood and body fluids that are a major concern to health care workers | HIV, Hep B and Hep C |
| What federal agency established standards for contamination with blood or body bluids that must be followed by all health care facilities? | OSHA |
| Name four types of personal protective equipment (PPE) that an employer must provide | gown, gloves, protective eyewear, mask |
| Can a healthcare worker drink coffee in a laboratory where blood tests are performed? why or why not | No-federal law prohibits eating and drinking in an area potentially contaminated with blood or body fluids |
| What responsibilities does an employer have if an employee is splashed with blood when a tube containing blood breaks? | provide a confidential medical evaluation and follow-up |
| When must standard precautions be used? | any time when caring for a patient or if there is a potential for contact with blood and body fluids |
