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Chapter 3
Infection Control, Safety and Personal Wellness
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How should contaminated needles be disposed of? | After sheathing the needle, it should be put in a sharps container still attached to the holder. |
| What is the most common way of transmission? | Contact Transmission |
| What is the acronym for R.A.C.E? | Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish |
| Microorganisms that can cause disease are called? | Pathogenic |
| What PPE must you wear when entering an isolation room that has a patient with TB? | N-95 Respirator |
| What is the most cronic blood-borne illness in the U.S.? | Hepatitis C Virius (HCV) |
| An infectious organism that is passed from one person to another is called? | A Communicable Disease |
| List types of patients that may be more likely to be susceptible to disease: | Burn Victims; Patients on Chemotherapy; HIV Patients; Elderly or Babies with compromised immune system. |
| What does P.A.S.S. mean? | Pull,Aim,Squeeze,Sweep |
| What is the proper sequence for removing PPE? | 1.)Gloves 2.)Gown 3.)Mask |
| What is the most effective way of breaking the Chain of Infection? | Effective Hand Washing |
| A disease transmitted through an insect or animal is? | Vector Transmission |
| What is the agency that investigates various diseases? | CDC |
| What is the name given to objects that can harbor infectious material of surfaces, such as keyboards and equipment? | Fomites |
| The pathogen responsible for causing an infection is called? | Infectious Agent |
| A disease transmitted by contaminated food or water is? | Vehicle Transmission |
| What are the initials of the agency that mandates safe working conditions for all employees? | OSHA |
| Exposure of infection by touching your eyes, nose,or mouth is called? | Permucosal |
| What is the proper procedure if you have been stuck with a contaminated needle? | Wash area with soap and water for at least 30 seconds. |
| The practice used to reduce the chance of microbial contamination with the goal of protecting patients from infection is called? | Aseptic Technique |
| What kind of isolation is used on patients who are highly susceptible to infections? | Protective or Reverse Isolation |
| Exposure to microorganisms through skin from injuries as a needlestick is called? | Percutaneous |
| What is the most frequently occuring lab-acquired infection? | Hepatitis B (HBV) |
| If body fluid or blood splashes into the eyes, what should be done immediatley? | Flush the eyes with water for 10 minutes |
| What are the six components in the Chain of Infection that must be present for an infection to occur? | 1.) Infectious Agent 2.)Reservoir 3.)Exit Pathway 4.)Means of Transmission 5.)Entry Pathway 6.)Susceptible Host |
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