CHAPTER 6 - TERMS
CHAPTER 6 - TERMS
Biocidal
Process or ability to kill or control the growth of living organisms.
Surgical site infection
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An infection that occurs after surgery in the part of the body where the surgery took place.
Chain of infection
A way of gathering the information needed to interrupt or prevent an infection. Each of the links in the chain must be favorable to the organism for the infection to continue. Breaking any link in the chain can disrupt the infection. Which link is most effective to target will depend on the organism.
Asepsis
The absence of microorganisms that cause disease.
Aseptic technique
Any activity or procedure that prevents infection or breaks the chain of infection.
Asepsis (medical)
Clean technique; procedures performed to reduce the number of microorganisms and minimize their spread. Examples include handwashing and decontamination of equipment.
Asepsis (surgical)
Surgical/sterile technique; procedures performed to eliminate the presence of all microorganisms, and/or prevent the introduction of microorganisms to an area. [e.g., sterilization of instrumentation and techniques performed in the Operating Room (OR) prevent contamination of sterile instruments and supplies].
Hand hygiene
The act of washing one's hands with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand rub.
Fomite
An inanimate object that can transmit bacteria.
Causative agent
The microorganism that causes an infectious disease. (chain of infection)
Reservoir
The place where an infectious agent (microorganism) can survive. (chain of infection)
Portal of exit
The path by which an infectious agent leaves the reservoir. (chain of infection)
Mode of transmission
The method of transfer of an infectious agent from the reservoir to a susceptible host. (chain of infection)
Portal of entry
The path used by an infectious agent to enter a susceptible host. (chain of infection)
Susceptible host
A person or animal that lacks the ability to resist infection by an infectious agent. (chain of infection)
Carrier
A person or organism infected with an
infectious disease agent, but displays no symptoms. Although unaffected by the disease themselves, carriers can transmit it to others. (chain of infection)
Parenteral
Something that is put inside the body, but not by swallowing (e.g., an injection administered into the muscle
Colonization
Occurs when microorganisms live on or in a host organism, but do not invade tissues or cause damage.
CHAPTER 6 - REVIEW QUIZ
CHAPTER 6 - REVIEW QUIZ
Fluid-Resistant Gowns
To protect themselves from splashes and spills, Central Service Technicians assigned to the decontamination area should wear:
Double-cloth gowns
Blue Surgical Scrubs
Fluid-Resistant Gowns
Sterile Operating Room Gowns [Show Less]