IAHCSMM CRCST 8TH EDITION - CHAPTER 6 (Complete) Question and answer 2023 verified

IAHCSMM CRCST 8TH EDITION - CHAPTER 6 (Complete) Question and answer 2023 verified CHAPTER 6 - TERMS CHAPTER 6 - TERMS Biocidal Process or ability to kill or control the growth of living organisms. Surgical site infection (SSI) An infection that occurs after surgery in the part of the body where the surgery took place. Chain of infection A way of gathering the information needed to interrupt or prevent an infection. Each of the links in the chain must be favorable to the organism for the infection to continue. Breaking any link in the chain can disrupt the infection. Which link is most effective to target will depend on the organism. Asepsis The absence of microorganisms that cause disease. Aseptic technique Any activity or procedure that prevents infection or breaks the chain of infection. Asepsis (medical) Clean technique; procedures performed to reduce the number of microorganisms and minimize their spread. Examples include handwashing and decontamination of equipment. Asepsis (surgical) Surgical/sterile technique; procedures performed to eliminate the presence of all microorganisms, and/or prevent the introduction of microorganisms to an area. [e.g., sterilization of instrumentation and techniques performed in the Operating Room (OR) prevent contamination of sterile instruments and supplies]. Hand hygiene The act of washing one's hands with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand rub. Fomite An inanimate object that can transmit bacteria. Causative agent The microorganism that causes an infectious disease. (chain of infection)