Terminology AirborneAcidityAFBAlkalinityAsepsisBacteria Chain of infection

Terminology/#2 ReinfectionCross-contaminationDisinfection Personal protective equipment Fungus Hazardous waste Infections

Terminology/#3 Hepatitis A and B InfluenzaVirus Mycotic toenail ProtozoaVectorDisoriented Medical asepsis

Terminology/#4 MicroorganismsNonpathogensOrganismsPathogensPrecautionsEntericReservoir

Terminology/#5 Self-inoculationStaphylococcusSterilizationStreptococcusTuberculosis Universal precautions Standard precautions

Terminology/#6 NauseaPneumoniaVehicleHIVCDC

Lines of Defense Skin Mucous membranes Immune system

Microorganisms/Bacteria Staphylococcal abscess Streptococcal throat PneumoniaTuberculosis

Microorganisms/Virus HIV (AIDS virus) Hepatitis A and B Common cold Influenza

Microorganisms/Fungi Athlete’s foot Mycotic toenail Yeast infection

Microorganisms/Protozoa GastroenteritisMalaria

Ways Microorganisms Can Be Spread Direct contact Indirect contact Droplet Vehicle (vector) Airborne

Conditions for Microorganism Growth Food source MoistureOxygenWarmthDarknessReservoir

Signs and Symptoms of Infection FeverPainTendernessRednessDrainageFatigueDisorientation

Signs and Symptoms of Infection/#2 Swelling Appetite loss RashNauseaVomitingDiarrhea

Medical Asepsis/Purpose To prevent the spread of pathogenic microorganisms from one person or place to another person or place

Aseptic Practices Hand-washing Beginning of shift Between patients Using bathroom Before handling food When coughing Regular personal hygiene

Medical Asepsis/Clean Technique Disinfection – the process by which pathogenic microorganisms are destroyed

Medical Asepsis/Sterile Technique Sterilization – process by which all microorganisms are destroyed

Types of Infection Precautions/Isolation Technique StrictContactRespiratory AFB (tuberculosis) EntericDrainage/secretion Universal blood and body fluids precautions

Purpose of Universal Precautions/Standard Precautions To prevent spread of AIDS (HIV) and other diseases

Psychological Effects of Isolation Techniques/NA Role Explain the reasons for isolation Frequently check on the resident’s condition Provide the resident with newspapers, books and magazines Instruct the family and visitors Make sure the equipment for the isolation is available Respond to resident call bell promptly Talk with resident while giving care