MedTher-Infection Control Concepts

A new virus spreads worldwide.

• endemic

• epidemic

• outbreak

• pandemic

A disease that is consistently present at expected levels within a specific population or geographic area.

• endemic

• epidemic

• pandemic

• outbreak

A sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease above what is normally expected in a population or region.

• endemic

• epidemic

• outbreak

• pandemic

Localized increase in cases of a disease (specific school or community)

• Outbreak
• Endemic
• Pandemic
• Epidemic

Complete destruction of all microorganisms, including spores.

• Disinfection

• Sanitation

• Sterilization

• Universal Precautions

Reducing the number of microorganisms on surfaces or objects, but not necessarily killing all of them.

• Sterilization
• Sanitization
• Disinfection
• Universal Precautions

Infection control practices used with all patients, regardless of diagnosis or infection status, to prevent transmission of disease.

• Universal precautions
• Isolation

• Disinfection

• Sanitation

Using everyday cleaning practices to maintain health and prevent disease

• disinfection

• sanitation

• isolation

• sterilization

What is one important role of normal flora?

• destroy all bacteria in the body

• Increasing the severity of infections.
• Causing infections in healthy people
  

• Helping prevent harmful microbes from growing

Which of the following could cause a disruption of normal flora?

• Eating a balanced diet

• Sleeping 8 hours a night

• Drinking enough water

• Taking Antibiotics