1. Terminology AirborneAcidityAFBAlkalinityAsepsisBacteria Chain of infection

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

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

4. Terminology/#4 MicroorganismsNonpathogensOrganismsPathogensPrecautionsEntericReservoir

5. Terminology/#5 Self-inoculationStaphylococcusSterilizationStreptococcusTuberculosis Universal precautions Standard precautions

6. Terminology/#6 NauseaPneumoniaVehicleHIVCDC

7. Lines of Defense Skin Mucous membranes Immune system

8. Microorganisms/Bacteria Staphylococcal abscess Streptococcal throat PneumoniaTuberculosis

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

10. Microorganisms/Fungi Athlete’s foot Mycotic toenail Yeast infection

11. Microorganisms/Protozoa GastroenteritisMalaria

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

13. Conditions for Microorganism Growth Food source MoistureOxygenWarmthDarknessReservoir

14. Signs and Symptoms of Infection FeverPainTendernessRednessDrainageFatigueDisorientation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

22. 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