CMLA study guide questions with correct answers

Standard Precautions - Answer Guidelines thats use the CDC Universal Precautions and OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standards to direct healthcare workers in protection against pathogens transmitted by infectious patients Universal Precautions - Answer Steps formulated by the CDC to protect workers against HIV and other blood-born pathogens and body fluids Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) - Answer A document that contains details about the specific chemical hazards present in the workplace. transmission-based precautions - Answer CDC precautions used in patients known or suspected to be infected with pathogens that can be transmitted by airborne, droplet, or contact routes; used in addition to standard precautions Aseptic - Answer preventing infection; having a cleansing effect airborne - Answer moved or conveyed by or through air hazard - Answer A danger or risk. Pathogen - Answer An organism that causes disease, blood, and other body fluids exposure - Answer to come in contact