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iahcsmm chapter 6
infection prevention and control
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| each year approximately how many patients develop a healthcare-associated infection | 2 million |
| why should jewelry should NOT be worn in Central service department work areas | they harbor bacteria |
| how long should hand be lathered and scrubbed during handwashing | 20 seconds |
| to protect themselves from splashes and spills in decomtam, what should be worn | fluid-resistant gowns |
| the main theory of standard precautions is | to treat all human blood and bodily fluids as infectious |
| what is NOT a requirement of Occupational Safety and Health Administration Bloodborne Pathogen Standard | provide hepatitis B vaccine to employees at no cost |
| the only way to interrupt the transmission of a causative agent is to | eliminate it |
| Departmental dress codes applies to | everyone entering the Central Services department |
| Inanimate objects that can transmit bacteria are called | fomites |
| floors in the central service department should be | wet-mopped daily |
| the absence of microorganisms that cause disease is called | asepsis |
| knowing what is dirty, what is clean, know what is sterile; keeping the 3 conditions separate and remedying contamination immediately are known as | the principles of asepsis |
| what color should biohazard labels/signs be | red/orange |
| the decontam area of central service department should have | negative air flow |
| what traffic control/dress code is required for the clean assembly area of central service | semi restricted |