BloodBorne Pathogens Crossword

A biologic agent capeable of causing disease
Source of the infectious agent
The path by which the causative agent gets out of the reservoir
The in which the pathogen is spread from an infected person (reservoir) to another person (susceptible host)
Person-to-person transmission of pathogens
Spread of pathogens by a person or an inanimate go-between, an intermediary between the portal of exit from the reservoir and the portal of entry to the host
Type of transmission produced when the infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks, and they travel about three to six feet before drying out or falling to the ground or another surface.
Typ[e of transmission Occurs when respiratory droplets evaporate, leaving behind droplet nuclei that are so small they remain suspended in the air.
the path by which the causative agent gets into a susceptible host
a person or animal lacking effective resistance to a particular infectious agent
foundation of infection prevention
which physically removes and/or kills germs on the hands
Use this with every patient
Wear _______ when touching blood, body fluids, and contaminated items
Wear a ________ to protect mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, and mouth during activities that are likely to generate splashes or sprays of blood or body fluids
Wear a ________ to protect skin and to prevent soiling of clothing during activities that are likely to generate splashes or sprays of blood or body fluids.
These are found in human blood or other body fluid that can cause disease in humans
Attacks the liver & can live outside the body up to 7 days
Attacke the liver & Can live outside the body up to 3 WEEKS
can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome or AIDS if not treated
Always follow your company's ______ _______ _______, which is manadatory by OSHA