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Nurse Aide I B
Nurse Aide I Module B Study Guide
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Know about the links of chains of infection. What are they, how to break them, etc. | The Chain of Infection has six steps showing how germs spread from one person to another. Stopping any step—like cleaning, handwashing, or using protective gear—can prevent infections. |
| What is infection prevention and what is the purpose? | The practice of using procedures and techniques to stop germs from spreading and causing infections. Its purpose is to protect patients, healthcare workers, and visitors by reducing the risk of illness and promoting a safe and healthy environment. |
| Compare standard Precautions and Transmission-based precautions | Standard Precautions are basic infection controls used with all patients, while Transmission-Based Precautions add extra protective measures for patients with specific contagious infections. |
| Know the items that are considered personal protective equipment. Know how to properly apply and remove each item | Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) includes gloves, gowns, masks, respirators, and eye protection, which must be applied in order hand hygiene, gown, mask, goggles, gloves and removed carefully in reverse order. |
| Know about the different types of transmission based precautions. | The three types of transmission-based precautions are Contact (for infections spread by touch), Droplet (for germs spread by large respiratory droplets), and Airborne (for tiny germs that stay in the air). |
| What is the best way stop the spread of infection? | The best way to stop the spread of infection is proper hand hygiene through thorough handwashing or using hand sanitizer. |
| Why are residents of long-term care facilities at increased risk for infection? | Residents in long-term care facilities are at increased risk for infection due to weakened immune systems, chronic illnesses, close living quarters, and frequent contact with healthcare workers. |
| Know the correct way, when, and products to use, to perform hand hygiene and CDC recommendations | Hand hygiene should be performed before and after patient contact using either soap and water for at least 20 seconds or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer when hands are not visibly soiled, following CDC guidelines. |
| Know OSHA rules regarding needle boxes | OSHA requires that used needles be disposed of immediately in approved, puncture-resistant sharps containers without recapping to prevent injury and contamination. |
| Knows signs and symptoms of respiratory infection, Bladder Infection and a stomach infection | Signs of respiratory infection include cough, fever, and shortness of breath; bladder infection signs include pain during urination and frequent urges; stomach infection symptoms include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. |
| What is Healthcare Acquired Infection | A Healthcare Acquired Infection (HAI) is an infection a patient gets while receiving treatment in a healthcare facility that was not present or incubating before admission. |
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