Aspepsis
Without infection
Bacteria
Microorganism that can't be seen with naked eye.
a. May or may not be disease producing
b. Multiply rapidly in warm, moist environment
c. Can be killed with antibiotics
d. Produces diseases such as strept throat and TB
Biohazardous Waste Container
Used to hold waste such as blood soaked glaze, body tissues
Bloodborne
Capable of being transported in blood
Carrier
One who can spread disease after symptoms are gone
Chronic
Slow progression, lasts a long time
Contaminate
To make dirty or unclean
Disinfect
Killing of MOST microorganisms
infectious
Caused by or capable of being transmitted by infection.
Microorganisms
Living organisms that are too small to see with the naked eye
Mucous Membranes
thin sheets of tissue that lines the eyes, nose, and mouth
OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration- laws to keep workers safe
Pathogen
An organism that causes disease, could be bacteria or virus
PPE
Personal Protection Equipment- worn as barrier against transmitting infection
Sharps Container
A puncture-proof container designed specifically to safely dispose of needles, scalpels, and other sharp disposable medical instruments
Spore
Inactive (dormant) state of a pathogens, can become active again to disease when right conditions are present
Sterilization
Complete destruction of ALL forms of microbial life
Universal Precautions
Treating patients as if they are infected
Vaccine
substance prepared from killed or weakened pathogens and introduced into a body to produce immunity
Virulence
Strength
Virus
Microorganism that is smaller than bacteria
a. Antibiotics won't kill
b. Causes disease such as Hepatitis B and C, AIDS, and Herpes
Acute
A fast, quick onset of disease