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Module 2
Infection Control/ Hand Hygiene/Sterile fields/Sterile gloving/debriefing room
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is an iatrogenic infection? | A type of HAI that results from a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure. EX: pneumonia after a bronchoscopy or UTI from an indwelling catheter insertion |
| What is an HAI? | (Healthcare associated infection) are those that develop as a result of contact with a healthcare facility/provider and the infection was not present or incubating at the time of admission |
| What two associations support patients rights to question healthcare workers of about infection control and prevention practices, including hand hygiene? | The Joint Commission & National Patient Safety Goals |
| Why is it important for the patient and the family to thoroughly understand health procedures in the instance someone needs to be isolated | Sometimes it is required for an infected patient to be isolated. Some persons from different futures view isolation as disrespectful and uncaring behavior; and any patient suffering mentally can have prolonged issues recovering |
| What are the 6 components involved in the chain of infection? | infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, transmission, portal of entry, host susceptibility |
| Define asepsis | The absence of pathogenic microorganisms |
| Define aseptic technique | Refers to the practice/procedures that help reduce the risk for infection |
| What are the two types of aseptic technique? | Medical & Surgical asepsis |
| Define medical asepsis | Medical asepsis (clean technique) includes procedures used for reducing the number of organisms present and preventing the transfer of organisms such as: hand hygiene routine environmental cleaning |
| Define surgical asepsis | Surgical asepsis (steril technique) includes procedures used to eliminate all microorganisms from an area. (EX. sterilization; sterilizing all equipment) |
| What are risk factors that can affect a persons susceptibility to infection | Age, nutritional status, stress, presence of chronic disease, trauma, smoking, etc. |
| What are risk factors for healthcare acquired infections | Exposure to microorganisms within a healthcare facility, patients length of stay, persons with chronic illness, compromised immunity |
| What is a localized infection? | A (wound infection) the patient has symptoms, such as pain and tenderness and redness at the wound site |
| What is a systemic infection? | Infections that affect the entire body instead of just a single organ or part These symptoms often include fever, fatigue, nausea/vomiting, and malaise. |
| What organization published guidelines for the set of precautions known as standard precautions? | CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
| What is the most basic and important technique in preventing and controlling transmission of infection | Hand hygiene |
| Why are fake or long nails prohibited in the healthcare setting? | Harbors microorganisms that could be transferred to the patient and cause infection |
| The recommended duration of lathering hands is how long? | At least 15 seconds |
| When hands are visibly soiled, what method of hand hygiene is required? | Washing hands with soap and water; friction |
| When hands are not visibly dirty what means of hand hygiene is required? | Alcohol based hand rubs; sanitizers |
| What is an antiseptic rub | Alcohol-based waterless antiseptic containing emollients |
| At which link in the chain of infection is hand hygiene primarily effective? | Hand hygiene is primarily directed at breaking the mode of transmission in the chain of infection. |
| What is a sterile field? | An area considered free of microorganisms; may consist of the inside of a sterile kit or tray, a work surface draped with a sterile towel or wrapper, or a table covered with a large sterile drape |
| If there is a break in the sterile field what action should you take? | Start over and create a new sterile field |
| If you have created a sterile field and realize you run short of supplies what action should you take? | Push the call button and allow another healthcare worker bring you the supplies you need |
| when do nurses apply sterile gloves | Before performing sterile procedures such as inserting urinary catheters or applying sterile dressings |
| Does wearing sterile gloves ever replace the need for hand hygiene? | NO |
| If one is allergic to sterile latex gloves, what is a good alternate? | latex free or synthetic |
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