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After completing Chapter 20, you will be able to:
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20.1 Describe the three levels of infection control. |
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20.2 Compare and contrast the procedures for sanitization, disinfection, and sterilization. |
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20.3 Describe measures used in sanitization. |
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20.4 List various methods used in disinfection and the advantages and disadvantages of each. |
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20.5 Explain what an autoclave is and how it operates. |
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20.6 List the steps in the general autoclave procedures. |
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20.7 Explain how to wrap and label items for sterilization in an autoclave. |
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20.8 Describe how to complete the sterilization procedure using an autoclave. |
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20.9 Describe four other methods for sterilizing instruments. |
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20.10 List some infectious diseases, and identify their signs and symptoms. |
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20.11 Describe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) requirements for reporting cases of infectious disease. |
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20.12 Describe CDC guidelines for patient isolation. |
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20.13 Explain the purpose of immunization. |
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20.14 Describe your role in educating patients about immunizations. |