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What is the term for a series of components or events that lead to an infection?
What does biohazard refer to?
Anything harmful or potentially harmful to health
What is represented by the term 'fire tetrahdron'?
Chemistry is fire representation
What are devices that isolate or remove blood-borne pathogens from the workplace called?
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What does MSDS stand for?
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Which federal agency regulates the disposal of hazardous waste?
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What does HICPAC stand for?
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What is HBV an abbreviation for?
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What does HCV refer to?
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What are inanimate objects that can harbor infectious agents called?
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What does HAI stand for?
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What is the abbreviation for the OSHA Hazard Communication standard?
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What is referred to as the infectious or causative agent?
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What are procedures that separate patients with certain transmissible infections from others called?
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What does it mean to be immune?
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What is a short term for microorganism?
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Study Notes
Infection Control and Safety Terms
- Chain of infection: A series of components required for infection transmission.
- Biohazard: Any substance that poses a threat to health or safety.
Safety Protocols and Regulations
- Fire tetrahedron: Represents the chemistry of fire, encompassing the elements needed for combustion.
- Engineering controls: Devices designed to eliminate or reduce exposure to blood-borne pathogens in the workplace.
- MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet): Contains essential information regarding precautions and emergency procedures for hazardous products.
Regulatory Agencies
- EPA (Environmental Protection Agency): Federal agency responsible for regulating hazardous waste disposal.
- HICPAC (Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee): Federal organization that provides CDC guidelines for preventing healthcare-associated infections.
- CDC (Center for Disease Control): Federal agency tasked with the investigation and control of diseases.
Infectious Diseases and Pathogens
- HBV (Hepatitis B Virus): A severe infectious virus that is blood-borne.
- HCV (Hepatitis C Virus): A blood-borne virus linked to several health issues.
- HAI (Healthcare Associated Infection): Infections contracted during medical care.
- Infectious/causative agent: The pathogen identified as the cause of an infection.
Infection Prevention Practices
- Isolation procedures: Protocols for separating patients with transmissible infections to prevent spread.
Basic Microbiology and Immunology
- Immune: Refers to the state of being protected or resistant to disease or infection.
- Microbe: A shorthand term for microorganisms, often used in medical contexts.
- BBP (Blood Borne Pathogens): Infectious microorganisms present in blood and body fluids.
- HIV: A virus responsible for causing acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Occupational Safety
- HazCom: OSHA standard that mandates employee documentation and handling procedures for hazardous chemicals.
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Test your knowledge of critical terms from Phlebotomy Chapter 3 through this interactive matching quiz. Learn essential concepts such as chain of infection and biohazards, and enhance your understanding of laboratory safety. Ideal for students preparing for exams in phlebotomy or related health fields.
