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Chapter 6 Review

Health Careers 1

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Sign of a localized infection drainage from a wound
object called clean has not been contaminated
Disinfection destroys pathogens
sterilization destroys all microorganisms, including those that form spores
surgical asepsis making an area or object free of all microorganisms
how many links of infection must be broken to prevent infection 1
Infection prevention A set of methods used to prevent the spread of disease
When pathogens enter the blood stream and move through the body what infection has occurred systemic
wash hands what must an NA do before leaving a dirty utility room to ovoid transferring pathogens to other areas of the facility
causative agent a pathogen or microorganism that causes disease
infection prevention for the portal of exit link in the chain of infection could include covering the mouth when sneezing
Genitals mucous membranes
susceptible host an uninfected person who could get sick
what increases the risk of infection in older adults catheter use
Standard precautions treating all body fluids and mucous membranes as they were infected
what is true of gloves Should be worn when providing care on a resident who has broken skin
when should a mask and goggles be worn if contact with splashing or spraying blood/body fluids is likely
Order to DON PPE Put on GOWN, Mask, Goggles and Gloves
Wear gloves When handling dirty linen
Disposing of Sharps In a puncture proof biohazard container
Droplets normally do not travel more than 6ft
what is true of Transmission-Based Precautions Practiced in addition to Standard Precautions
why would a resident be placed on isolation requires transmission based precautions
Responsibility of OSHA to make rules to protect workers from hazards on the job
HIV is spread by contact with infected persons blood
Hep B vaccine for HBV helps prevent the disease
Proper Mask to wear when caring for residents with COVID 19 N95 Respirator
Test to detect COVID 19 PCR
Long Covid new symptoms present 3 months or more after a person has had covid
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