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Transient (episodic).
Pathogens
Fungi.
Viruses.
Protozoa.
Rickettsia.
Virulence
Infectious
agent
Age. Occupation.
Concurrent Nutritional Status.
diseases. Heredity.
Stress. Lifestyle.
Immunization and
vaccination status.
Breaking the Chain of Infection
Between Agent and Resevoir
Cleansing.
Disinfection.
Sterilizing.
Cleansing
The removal of soil or organic material
from instruments and equipment. Four
steps:
Rinsing the object under cold water.
Applying detergent and scrubbing object.
Rinsing the object under warm water.
Drying the object prior to sterilization or
disinfection.
Disinfection
The elimination of pathogens, except
spores, from inanimate objects.
Clean Dressings.
Clean Linen.
Clean Equipment.
Breaking the Chain of Infection
Between Portal of Exit and Mode of
Transmission
Clean dressings on all injuries.
Clients should be encouraged to cover the mouth
and nose when sneezing or coughing, as should the
nurse.
Gloves must be worn whenever necessary.
Proper disposal of contaminated items.
Breaking the Chain of Infection
Surgical handwashing.
Sterile field and equipment.
Donning surgical attire.
Donning sterile gloves.
Gowning and closed gloving.
Disposal of infectious materials.