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After completing Chapter 19, you will be able to:
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19.1 Explain the historical background of infectious disease prevention. |
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19.2 Identify the types of microorganisms that cause disease. |
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19.3 Explain the disease process. |
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19.4 Explain how the body's defenses protect against infection. |
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19.5 Describe the cycle of infection. |
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19.6 Identify and describe the various methods of disease transmission. |
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19.7 Explain how you can help break the cycle of infection. |
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19.8 Compare and contrast medical and surgical asepsis. |
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19.9 Describe how to perform aseptic hand washing. |
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19.10 Define the Blood-borne Pathogens Standard and Universal Precautions as described in the rules and regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). |
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19.11 Explain the role of Universal Precautions in the duties of a medical assistant. |
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19.12 List the procedures and legal requirements for disposing of hazardous waste. |
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19.13 Explain how to educate patients in preventing disease transmission. |