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#5 - Decontamination/Infectious Organism

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Decontamination/Infectious Organisms - Steps of Decontamination: What are the 3 steps of decontamination?
Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization
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Decontamination/Infectious Organisms - Steps of Decontamination: What does instrument lubrication take place?
After cleaning and disinfection and before sterilization
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Decontamination/Infectious Organisms - Steps of Decontamination: What is the highest form of decontamination?
Sterilization
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Decontamination/Infectious Organisms - Steps of Decontamination: How is sterilization achieved?
The use of an autoclave that uses steam and pressure to successfully sterilize implements
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Decontamination/Infectious Organisms - Microorganisms: What does acute infection mean?
Acute means local or confined to one area of the body
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Decontamination/Infectious Organisms - Microorganisms: What are examples of acute infection?
Papules, pustules and cysts
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Decontamination/Infectious Organisms - Microorganisms: What is a systemic infection?
Systemic means whole system and also means blood poisoning from topical anesthetic and salicylic toxicity
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Decontamination/Infectious Organisms - Microorganisms: What are three types of bacteria?
MRSA, mycobacterium and staphylococci
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Decontamination/Infectious Organisms - Microorganisms: What is used to kill bacteria?
Antibacterials
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Decontamination/Infectious Organisms - Microorganisms: What are some examples of viruses?
The common flu, HBV, HCV, HIV and herpes
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Decontamination/Infectious Organisms - Microorganisms: What is used to kill viruses?
Antivirals
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Decontamination/Infectious Organisms - Microorganisms: What is the scientific name for fungi?
Tinea
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Decontamination/Infectious Organisms - Microorganisms: What are some examples of tinea?
Scabies, head lice and tapeworms
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Decontamination/Infectious Organisms - Microorganisms: What is used to kill fungi?
Antifungals
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Decontamination/Infectious Organisms - Microorganisms: What are some examples of parasites?
Scabies, head lice and tapeworms
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Decontamination/Infectious Organisms - Microorganisms: What is used to kill parasites?
Antiparasitics
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