TerminologyTerminology

AirborneAirborne

AcidityAcidity

AFBAFB

AlkalinityAlkalinity

AsepsisAsepsis

BacteriaBacteria

Chain of infectionChain of infection

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ReinfectionReinfection

Cross-contaminationCross-contamination

DisinfectionDisinfection

Personal protective equipmentPersonal protective equipment

FungusFungus

Hazardous wasteHazardous waste

InfectionsInfections

Terminology/#3Terminology/#3Hepatitis A and BHepatitis A and BInfluenzaInfluenzaVirusVirusMycotic toenailMycotic toenailProtozoaProtozoaVectorVectorDisorientedDisorientedMedical asepsisMedical asepsis

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MicroorganismsMicroorganisms

NonpathogensNonpathogens

OrganismsOrganisms

PathogensPathogens

PrecautionsPrecautions

EntericEnteric

ReservoirReservoir

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Self-inoculationSelf-inoculation

StaphylococcusStaphylococcus

SterilizationSterilization

StreptococcusStreptococcus

TuberculosisTuberculosis

Universal precautionsUniversal precautions

Standard precautionsStandard precautions

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NauseaNausea

PneumoniaPneumonia

VehicleVehicle

HIVHIV

CDCCDC

Lines of DefenseLines of Defense

SkinSkin

Mucous membranesMucous membranes

Immune systemImmune system

Microorganisms/BacteriaMicroorganisms/Bacteria

Staphylococcal abscessStaphylococcal abscess

Streptococcal throatStreptococcal throat

PneumoniaPneumonia

TuberculosisTuberculosis

Microorganisms/VirusMicroorganisms/Virus

HIV (AIDS virus)HIV (AIDS virus)

Hepatitis A and BHepatitis A and B

Common coldCommon cold

InfluenzaInfluenza

Microorganisms/FungiMicroorganisms/Fungi

Athlete’s footAthlete’s foot

Mycotic toenailMycotic toenail

Yeast infectionYeast infection

Microorganisms/ProtozoaMicroorganisms/Protozoa

GastroenteritisGastroenteritis

MalariaMalaria

Ways Microorganisms Can Be Ways Microorganisms Can Be SpreadSpread

Direct contactDirect contact

Indirect contactIndirect contact

DropletDroplet

Vehicle (vector)Vehicle (vector)

AirborneAirborne

Conditions for Microorganism Conditions for Microorganism GrowthGrowth

Food sourceFood source

MoistureMoisture

OxygenOxygen

WarmthWarmth

DarknessDarkness

ReservoirReservoir

Signs and Symptoms of InfectionSigns and Symptoms of Infection

FeverFever

PainPain

TendernessTenderness

RednessRedness

DrainageDrainage

FatigueFatigue

DisorientationDisorientation

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SwellingSwelling

Appetite lossAppetite loss

RashRash

NauseaNausea

VomitingVomiting

DiarrheaDiarrhea

Medical Asepsis/PurposeMedical Asepsis/Purpose

To prevent the spread of pathogenic To prevent the spread of pathogenic microorganisms from one person or microorganisms from one person or place to another person or placeplace to another person or place

Aseptic PracticesAseptic Practices

Hand-washingHand-washing

Beginning of shiftBeginning of shift

Between patientsBetween patients

Using bathroomUsing bathroom

Before handling foodBefore handling food

When coughingWhen coughing

Regular personal hygieneRegular personal hygiene

Medical Asepsis/Clean TechniqueMedical Asepsis/Clean Technique

Disinfection – the process by which Disinfection – the process by which pathogenic microorganisms are pathogenic microorganisms are destroyeddestroyed

Medical Asepsis/Sterile TechniqueMedical Asepsis/Sterile Technique

Sterilization – process by which all Sterilization – process by which all microorganisms are destroyedmicroorganisms are destroyed

Types of Infection Types of Infection Precautions/Isolation TechniquePrecautions/Isolation Technique

StrictStrictContactContactRespiratoryRespiratoryAFB (tuberculosis)AFB (tuberculosis)EntericEntericDrainage/secretionDrainage/secretionUniversal blood and body fluids Universal blood and body fluids precautionsprecautions

Purpose of Universal Purpose of Universal Precautions/Standard PrecautionsPrecautions/Standard Precautions

To prevent spread of AIDS (HIV) and To prevent spread of AIDS (HIV) and other diseasesother diseases

Psychological Effects of Isolation Psychological Effects of Isolation Techniques/NA RoleTechniques/NA Role

Explain the reasons for isolationExplain the reasons for isolationFrequently check on the resident’s Frequently check on the resident’s conditionconditionProvide the resident with newspapers, Provide the resident with newspapers, books and magazinesbooks and magazinesInstruct the family and visitorsInstruct the family and visitorsMake sure the equipment for the isolation Make sure the equipment for the isolation is availableis availableRespond to resident call bell promptlyRespond to resident call bell promptlyTalk with resident while giving careTalk with resident while giving care