MODULE E-1 INFECTION CONTROL SELF-ASSESSMENT – Define the following terms: Microorganism: Minute living bodies not perceptible to the naked eye. Pathogenic microorganism: Microorganisms that cause disease; mainly rickettsia, bacteria, spirochetes, fungi (yeasts & molds), protozoans and viruses. Contaminate: The introduction of pathogens. Nosocomial: An infection that is acquired after admission to a health-care facility. Also known as a Hospital-Acquired Infection (HAI). Fomite: An inanimate object that transmits infectious diseases. The inhibition of growth (e.g. bacteriostatic). –static: The destruction of microorganism (e.g. bactericidal). –cidal: Clean: Free from dirt, stain, or impurities; unsoiled. Antiseptic: A process that inhibits growth of disease-producing microorganisms on the body. Disinfect: A process of destruction of all pathogenic microorganisms except nonresistant bacterial spores. Sterilization: A process of complete destruction of all microorganisms. Asepsis: Sterile, a condition free from any form of life. MRSA: Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus VRE - Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus Non-Critical Device: Devices that touch only the intact skin or do not touch the patient. Semi-Critical Device: These are devices directly or indirectly come in contact with mucous membranes. Critical Devices: Devices introduced into the bloodstream or other parts of the body. List the five of transmission of microorganisms: Airborne (aerosol, droplet & dust) Droplet (within 3 feet) Contact (direct & indirect) Vehicle (waterborne & food borne) Vectorborne (ticks, mites, mosquitoes & fleas) What is the correct order for placement of the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Gloves __4__ Goggles Gown __1__ Mask __2__ What is the correct order for placement of the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Gloves __1__ Goggles Gown __3__ Mask __4__ Give two examples of infections that require Airborne Precautions:
MODULE E-1 INFECTION CONTROL – SELF-ASSESSMENT Define the following terms: Microorganism: Minute living bodies not perceptible to the naked eye. Pathogenic microorganism: Microorganisms that cause disease; mainly rickettsia, bacteria, spirochetes, fungi (yeasts & molds), protozoans and viruses. Contaminate: The introduction of pathogens. Nosocomial: An infection that is acquired after admission to a health-care facility. Also known as a Hospital-Acquired Infection (HAI). Fomite: An inanimate object that transmits infectious diseases. –static: The inhibition of growth (e.g. bacteriostatic). –cidal: The destruction of microorganism (e.g. bactericidal). Clean: Free from dirt, stain, or impurities; unsoiled. Antiseptic: A process that inhibits growth of disease-producing microorganisms on the body. Disinfect: A process of destruction of all pathogenic microorganisms except nonresistant bacterial spores. Sterilization: A process of complete destruction of all microorganisms. Asepsis: Sterile, a condition free from any form of life. MRSA: Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus VRE - Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus Non-Critical Device: Devices that touch only the intact skin or do not touch the patient. Semi-Critical Device: These are devices directly or indirectly come in contact with mucous membranes. Critical Devices: Devices introduced into the bloodstream or other parts of the body. List the five of transmission of microorganisms: Airborne (aerosol, droplet & dust) Droplet (within 3 feet) Contact (direct & indirect) Vehicle (waterborne & food borne) Vectorborne (ticks, mites, mosquitoes & fleas) What is the correct order for placement of the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Gloves __4__ Goggles Gown __1__ Mask __2__ What is the correct order for placement of the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Gloves __1__ Goggles Gown __3__ Mask __4__ Give two examples of infections that require Airborne Precautions:
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