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| 1. Infectious agent 2. Reservoir host 3. Portal of Exit 4. Mode of transmission 5. Portal of Entry 6. Susceptible host |
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| occurs from contact with an infected person or discharges of an infected person |
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| occurs from droplets in the air, vectors (such as insects) that harbor pathogens, contaminated food or drink, and fomites (contaminated objects) |
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| Factors that affect susceptibility |
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location of entry
dose of organisms
physical condition of individual |
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-blood vessels at the site dilate, number of white blood cells in the area increses which causes redness
-white blood cells consume microorganisms which causes swelling
-fluids in tissue increase and cause pain
- blood supply to area increases and causes heat |
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| treat all blood and bodily fluids as if they are infected |
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| disease causing microorganisms that may be present in the blood or bodily fluids |
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| Blood-borne Pathogens transmission |
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| when infected blood comes into contact with nonintact skin or mucous membranes |
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| mechanical devices designed to minimize exposure (eyewash stations, sharps containers, bio containers, hand-washing stations) |
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| Personal Protective Equipment - minimizes exposure beyond engineering controls (gloves, face shields) |
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| length of time for handwashing |
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| 30 seconds of vigorous rubbing |
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process of cleaning or removing materials from objects
1st step in sterilization process |
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| agent that sanitizes skin |
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| process of removing infectious materials from objects |
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| complete destruction of microorganisms |
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| wrapping materials for sterilization in autoclave include: |
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muslin
disposable paper
peel-back pouches |
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| hinged instruments should be autoclaved open or shut? |
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| when loading the autoclave hard goods should be placed________soft goods? |
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| when loading the autoclave open glassware should be placed in what position |
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| Normal autoclave temperature, pressure, and time |
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| 250 degrees F, 20-30lb of pressure, 15-30 minutes |
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| shelf life of sterilized items |
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| Autoclave timing starts when? |
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| proper temperature and pressure is achieved |
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