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Infection Control
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| General rule for standard precautions | Treat everyone as if they have an infectious disease |
| When should standard precautions be followed? | At all times |
| When should hands be washed? | 1.) Before and after caring for a patient 2.) If hands become contaminated 3.) Before putting gloves on and after removing them |
| When should gloves be changed? | 1.) After contact with each patient 2.) Between tasks and procedures |
| True or False: Gloves can be reused if washed. | False |
| When must gowns be worn? | During any procedure that is likely to cause splashing or spraying of blood, or body fluids. |
| True or False: Gloves are taken off after gown. | True |
| When should masks be changed? | Every 30 minutes or when they become wet/moist. |
| Where should used masks be handled? | The ties |
| True or False: The cap of a needle should be put back on after injection and before disposal. | False |
| Where do used needles go? | The sharps container |
| How do pathogens harm the body? | Toxins; Allergic reaction; Attack and destroy |
| Endogenous: | Originates from within the body |
| Exogenous: | Originates from outside the body |
| Nosocomical: | Infection acquired by an individual in a healthcare facility |
| Opportunistic: | Infection that occurs when the body defenses are weak |
| In what order is the chain of infection? | 1.) Causative agent 2.) Reservoir 3.) Portal of exit 4.) Mode of transmission 5.) Portal of entry 6.) Susceptible host |
| Asepsis: | Absence of disease producing microorganisms |
| 6 classes of microorganisms: | Bacteria, Protozoa, Fungi, Rickettsiae, Virus, Helminths |
| What do microorganisms need to grow and reproduce? | Warm environment, darkness, food, moisture |
| How many times can you use a waterless hand cleanser before you need to use soap and water? | 6-8 times |
| What are isolation techniques? | Precautions for patients with higher risk of spreading or getting certain infections |
| What are two types of patients who may require protective or reverse isolation? | One who has a bad or failed immune system |
| What microorganism causes diseases such as ringworm and athletes foot? | Fungi |
| What microorganism causes diseases such as gonorrhea and syphilis? | Bacteria |
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