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CBIC Trivium Book prepAdministrative controls - ANS-enforcement of measures, policies and procedures
designed to reduce risks of pathogenic transmissions.
Aerosols - ANS-small particles <10um. can remain airborne and viable for extended
time. Think: water and air syringes
Airborne Transmission - ANS-occurs through contact with contaminated respiratory
droplets spread by a cough or sneeze
Alcohol-based hand rub - ANS-designed to reduce # of viable microorganisms on
hands. Only to be used when hand washing is not an option
Allergen - ANS-antigen that causes hypersensitivity and allergic reaction
Allergic contact dermatitis - ANS-swelling/irritation of skin result from contact
w/chemical. Often localized. Occurs slowly over 12-48 hrs after direct contact. Think:
latex, other components in gloves, poison ivy and poison oak.
Anaphylaxis - ANS-Life threatening allergic reaction
Anti-HBs - ANS-protective antibody against hep B. When present in blood it is indicative
of past infection, immunity to Hep B or anticipated immune response after the vaccine.
Antibodies - ANS-proteins produced as result of exposure to antigen or pathogen.
Antigens - ANS-foreign substances that trigger the attack of antibodies in the immune
response.
Antiseptic - ANS-germicidal solution used to inhibit growth of microb, or destroy it.
Think: hexachlorophene, iodine, alcohol and antiseptic hand washes
Asepsis - ANS-used to prevent spread of infection. Two types: Medical asepsis (clean)
or surgical (sterile)
Bacterial count - ANS-est. # of organisms in a unit of measurement. CFUxcmxml
, Bio-Burden - ANS-The number of viable organisms in or on an object or surface or the
organic material on a surface or object before decontamination or sterilization.
Biological indicators - ANS-devices used to monitor effectiveness of sterilization
processess.
Blood-borne Pathogen Standard - ANS-federal law requiring that healthcare facilities
protect employees from blood borne health hazards (think OSHA)
Blood-borne pathogens - ANS-disease-producing pathogens that spread via blood or
other bodily fluids.
CFU - ANS-Colony forming unit. minimum # of separable cells on a agar that creates a
colony
Chemical indicators - ANS-Devices used to monitor the presence or attainment of one
or more of the parameters required for a satisfactory sterilization process.
Chemical sterilants - ANS-chemicals able to destroy all microbes and bacterial spores
Cleaning - ANS-The process of removing dirt, dust, blood, or other visible contaminants
from a surface.
Contaminated - ANS-having been in contact with an microorganism
Critical medical devices - ANS-medical instruments used to enter body or bloodstream.
Think: IV, indwelling UC, scapels and endoscopes.
Decontamination - ANS-The use of physical or chemical means to remove, inactivate,
or destroy blood-borne pathogens on a surface or item to the point at which they are no
longer capable of transmitting infectious particles and the surface or item is rendered
safe for handling, use, or disposal.
Direct contact transmission - ANS-Mode of transmission of pathogens that occurs
through directly touching infected blood or body fluid, or other agents such as
chemicals, drugs or toxins.
Disinfectants - ANS-Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but
not spores) on surfaces.
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