Phlebotomy Safety

Pregunta	Respuesta
Chain of infection	* infectious agent * reservoir * portal of exit * means of transmission * portal of entry * suceptible host
Pathogen	a microorganism capable of producing disease: an infections organism
infection	the invasion by and growth of microorganisms in the human body that cause disease
neutropenic transmission	exposing of an immunocompromised patient to an outside infectious agent
Nosocomial infections	an infection acquired in the hospital, a hospital acquired infection (HAI)
Standard Precautions (definition)	infection control measures that use barrier protection and work control practices to prevent direct skin contact with blood, other body fluids and tissues from all persons
PPE	personal protective equipment
Which form of PPE should always be worn?	gloves
Doning order of PPE	1. Gown 2. Mask 3. Goggles 4. Gloves
Removal Order of PPE	1. Gloves 2. Gown 3. Goggles 4. Mask
Types of Safety Hazards Biological	infectious agents
Types of Safety Hazards Physical	wet floors, heavy lifting, etc
Types of Safety Hazards Sharps	needles, lancets, broken glass, etc.
Types of Safety Hazards Chemicals	Preservatives, lab chemicals, etc
Types of Safety Hazards Radioactive of x-ray	equipment and reagents
Types of Safety Hazards Electrical	high voltage equipment, power chords, etc.
Types of Safety Hazards Fire or Explosive	Open flames, oxygen, chemicals, etc.
Types of Safety Hazards Latex sensitivities	allergic reactions to latex

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	Creado por Pip Fraggle hace alrededor de 8 años