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PCT Unit 2
Chapters 7 and 5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Infection prevention | Practices that stop the spread of infection before it starts |
| Wearing gloves breaks which chain of infection link | Portal of entry — gloves prevent pathogens from entering the body |
| Standard Precautions body fluids | Blood, urine, feces, and all other body fluids |
| Who Standard Precautions apply to | All patients at all times |
| Most important infection prevention action for a PCT | Proper hand hygiene |
| Hand hygiene definition | Cleaning hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub |
| How long to use friction when washing hands | |
| How many times can disposable gloves be worn | Once only — they are single use |
| Correct order to put on PPE | Gown, mask and goggles, then gloves |
| Correct order to remove PPE | Gloves, gown, then goggles and mask |
| Sterilization definition | Destroying all microorganisms including spores |
| Disinfection definition | Reducing pathogens to a safe level but not eliminating all spores |
| How to carry soiled linen | Away from the body without shaking or touching your clothing |
| First step when blood or body fluids are spilled | Put on gloves and appropriate PPE before touching the spill |
| Transmission-Based Precautions | Additional precautions for patients with known or suspected infections spread by specific routes |
| How to cover mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing | With a tissue or into the elbow or upper sleeve |
| How bloodborne diseases are transmitted | Through contact with infected blood or certain body fluids |
| Most common way to get a bloodborne disease in healthcare | Needlestick injuries |
| How hepatitis B is contracted | Through contact with infected blood or body fluids |
| Exposure control plan | A written employer plan outlining how to minimize employee exposure to bloodborne pathogens |
| Multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) | Bacteria that have developed resistance to one or more antibiotics |
| Best way to prevent spread of MDROs | Consistent and proper hand hygiene |
| Employer requirement for hepatitis B vaccine | Offer the vaccine to at-risk employees at no cost to the employee |
| A link NOT in the chain of infection | Medical treatment |
| When alcohol-based hand rubs should NOT be used | When hands are visibly soiled with dirt or body fluids |
| Cardiac unit patient example | A patient recovering from a heart attack |
| NICU patient example | A newborn with medical complications |
| Ways PCTs keep noise low | Speaking softly, closing doors when appropriate, limiting unnecessary conversations |
| Ways PCTs control odors | Promptly removing soiled linens and emptying waste containers |
| Where call lights should always be placed | Within the patient's reach at all times |
| How privacy curtains protect patients | They provide a visual barrier to shield patients during care and examinations |
| Disposable equipment definition | Equipment used on only one patient and then discarded |
| Why disposable equipment is used | To prevent the spread of infection between patients |
| PCT guideline during admission | Introduce yourself and orient the patient to the room and call light |
| Equipment used during in-house patient transfer | A wheelchair or stretcher or gurney |
| Information covered during discharge | Medication instructions and follow-up appointments |
| Functions sleep performs for the body | Allows the body to repair tissues and restore energy |
| Problems from lack of sleep | Impaired judgment, mood changes, and weakened immunity |
| When bed linens should be changed | When wet, soiled, or wrinkled, and routinely per facility policy |
| Reasons to change bed linens frequently | To prevent skin breakdown and reduce infection risk |
| Which way pillows should face | With the open end facing away from the door |
| Orthopedic unit patient example | A patient with a broken hip |
| Oncology unit patient example | A patient undergoing chemotherapy |
| Contact Transmission-Based Precaution | Using gloves and a gown when in contact with the patient or their environment |
| Standard Precautions description | Hand hygiene, gloves, and other PPE as needed for all patient care |
| PCT action when call light is out of reach | Place it within the patient's reach immediately |
| Purpose of the admission process | To orient the patient to the environment, gather information, and make the patient comfortable |
| Why soiled linen is carried away from the body | To prevent the transfer of pathogens from linen to the PCT's uniform |
| How to help a patient sleep better in a facility | Reduce noise, dim lights, and minimize unnecessary interruptions at night |
| Proper infection prevention during patient care | Change gloves between patients and perform hand hygiene |
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