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Safety

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what is the easiest way to break the chain of transmission? Handwashing
Types of hazards: biologic, sharps, chemicals, electrical, fire, physical, and allergic reaction
On a diamond figure, what does blue mean? health
0 is minimal hazard
1 slight hazard
2 dangerous
3 extreme danger
4 deadly
On a diamond figure, what does red mean? flammability
On a diamond figure, what does yellow mean? reactivity
On a diamond figure, what does white mean? special info (OX- oxidizer, ACID, ALK-alkali, COR-corrosive)
true or false? Whether or not you think the blood/body fluid is infected with blood-borne pathogens, you treat it as it is true
describes a prevention strategy in which all blood and potentially infectious materials are treated as infectious regardless if the source individual’s perceived status Universal precautions
Standard precaution: gloves, face shields, dispose of needles, disinfectants used to clean fluid spills
when are transmission based precautions used if a patient is known/suspected to have a contagious disease
Contact isolation: direct/indirect contact ← gloves come off first
example of contact isolation herpes, lice, scabies
Airborne: special air handling and ventilation are required to prevent airborne transmission
example of airborne transmission TB, measles, chickenpox
droplet: reduces the risk of droplet transmission of infectious agents
example of droplet transmission group A strep, rubella, pneumonic plague
Reverse (protective) isolation: designed to keep susceptible patients isolated as to not infect them with a disease/infection we have/may be carrying
Hepatitis B can survive in dried blood for up to __days 7
what is protective isolation? Isolation to protect the person from viruses that come from the outside
What is the correct order of removal of PPE? Gloves, gown, mask
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