Ch19

An "blank" is a persistent infection
in which the symptoms come and go.

An "blank" has symptoms that are quite
severe and of short duration.

An infection of long duration is called a

The "blank" is designed to protect employees
against occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

"blank" is touching or contact with a
patients blood our saliva.

"blank" is touching or contact with a
contaminated surface or instrument.

A "blank" exposure enters the mucosal surfaces
of the eyes, nose, our mouth.

A"blank" exposure enters through the skin, such
a through needle sticks, cuts, and human bites.

A "blank" exposure contacts mucous
membranes, such as the eye or the mouth.

"blank" is any reasonably anticipated skin,
eye, or mucous membrane contact, or percutaneous injury with blood or any other
potentially infectious materials, that occurs during work hours.

"blank" is a standard of care that is designed
to protect healthcare providers from pathogens that can be spread by blood or
any other body fluid, excretion, or secretion.

Items such as protective clothing, masks, gloves, and
eyewear to protect employees are considered

"blank" is waste that presents a danger to
humans or to the environment.

"blank" is waste that is capable of
transmitting an infectious disease.

Contaminated needles, scalpel blades,
orthodontic wires, and endodontic instruments are considered

"blank" are contaminated items that may contain
the body fluids of patients, such as gloves and patient napkins.

The most severe form of immediate allergic reaction is

Infections that can be spread from another person or
through contact with body fluids are called

"blank" is immunity that is present at birth.

"blank" is immunity that develops during a
persons lifetime.

"blank" occurs when a person has contracted and
is recovering from a disease.

"blank" occurs as the result of a vaccination.

"blank" is the ultimate goal of all
infection control procedures and policies.