Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Safety/PPE
PHS - Safety/PPE
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the order to don PPE | wash hands, gown, mask, eyewear, gloves |
| What is the order to doff PPE | gloves, eyewear, gown, mask, wash hands |
| pathogen | a microorganism that can cause disease |
| non-pathogen | part of our natural flora, beneficial bacteria |
| vaccines | help immune system make antibodies against viruses |
| how long to wash hands? | 20 sec |
| what is order of washing hands | 1. wet with warm water 2. soap 3. clean with friction for 20 sec on back of hands, fingernails, and between fingers 4. grab paper towel 5. dry completely and turn off faucet with paper towel |
| how long should you rub hands with hand sanitizer | until it is dry |
| how much hand sanitizer should you use | enough to completely wet hands |
| when should you not sanitize? | when hands are visibly dirty |
| how many times can you sanitize before needing to wash with soap/water? | 6-10 |
| what are the steps in the mode of transmission | 1. infectious agent 2. reservoir 3. portal of exit 4. mode of transmission 5. portal of entry 6. susceptible host |
| what does transmission mean | spread |
| what type of microorganism cannot reproduce without a host? | virus |
| what type of microorganism is animal-like and found in fecal matter, decaying material and contaminated water | protozoa |
| what type of microorganism is plant-like and found in dead organic material | fungi |
| what type of microorganism lives inside a host, it benefits, but the host suffers | parasite |
| Autoclave | A device that uses steam and pressure to sterilize equipment. |
| aseptic technique that kills bacteria but not viruses | antisepsis |
| aseptic technique that kills bacteria and some viruses | disinfection |
| aseptic technique that kills all microorganisms | sterilization |
| who developed bloodborne pathogens standards? | OSHA |
| What should you do with used needles? | Never bend, break, or recap a used needle. Place it directly into an approved sharps container. |
| if you are accidently stuck with a needle, you should | immediately wash hands and report it |
| when do you use standard precautions? | all patients |
| Where should you stand when assisting a patient with a gait belt | on their weak side |
| What is true about sterile fields | - must be dry, but be checked, used for procedures |
| In what conditions do pathogens travel quicker? | wet |
| when do we use a gait belt | when someone has difficulty walking, maintaining balance, or transferring |
| How much space should be between the gait belt and the patient? | 2 fingers |
| Where do you place the gait belt | at the natural waist line |
| do gloves go over or under the gown cuffs? | over |
| what part of the mask should be handled when doffing PPE? | elastic/ties |
| what part of the gown should be handled when doffing PPE? | ties and inside the gown |
| when taking off gloves, how do we prevent contamination? | glove-to-glove, skin-to-skin |
| what part of the face shield or goggles should be handled when doffing PPE? | elastic |
| what does PPE stand for | personal protective equipment |
| what does OSHA stand for | occupational safety and health administration |
| what is a microorganism | any small living organism that cannot be seen with the naked eye. |
| Infectious Agent define | A pathogen, such as a bacterium or virus, that can cause disease. |
| Reservoir define | An area where an infectious agent can live. |
| Portal of Exit define | A way an infectious agent escapes from the reservoir where it has been growing. (sneeze, cough, bodily fluid) |
| Mode of Transmission | The way an infectious agent spreads to another host or reservoir. (airborne, droplet, etc) |
| Portal of Entry | The way an infectious agent enters a new host or reservoir. |
| Susceptible Host | A person who is likely to develop an infection or disease. |
| How can the chain of infection be broken? | By interrupting one or more links in the chain, including through aseptic techniques, hand hygiene, and precautions. |
| Contaminated | Containing infectious organisms or germs. |
| Clean | Free from organisms that cause disease. |
| Droplet precautions | Precautions for respiratory droplets. A surgical mask is required. |
| Contact Precautions | Precautions for certain infections that generally require gown and gloves before entering the patient’s room. |
| Airborne Precautions | Precautions for very small airborne particles. Require a fit-tested N95 respirator and a negative-pressure room. |
| What type of grip do you use on a gait belt when walking a patient | supinated (palms up) |
| what does gait mean | walking |
| what is another term for walking | ambulation |
Created by:
adittrich
Popular Health & Social Care sets