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Preventing Infection

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Asepsis means   show
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Items are sterilized in   show
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show medical asepsis  
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The process of becoming unclean is   show
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A disease caused by pathogens that spread easily is   show
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show immunity  
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show medical asepsis  
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show non-pathogen  
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A person develops an infection after being admitted to a nursing center. The person has   show
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show pathogen  
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Microbes that live and grow in a certain location are   show
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A sterile field is   show
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show someone how is a reservoir for microbes but who does not have the signs and symptoms of infection  
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Sterile means   show
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show given to produce immunity  
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Who is responsible for preventing infections from spreading?   show
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Microbes are found   show
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show germs  
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show warm, dark environment  
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show True  
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Microbes that can resist the effects of antibiotics are ____________________organisms.   show
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A local infection occurs in   show
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show a systemic infeciton  
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Signs and symptoms of infection:   show
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show in the sterile field  
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Infection starts with a   show
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A susceptible host is a(n)   show
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show the same as portals of entry  
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Healthcare-associated infections can be spread by:   show
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show residents  
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In medical asepsis, an item is contaminated if ____________________are present.   show
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show practicing hand hygiene  
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show after elimination, before and after patient care, before putting on gloves and after removal of gloves.  
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Aseptic practices include bathing, washing hair, and brushing teeth regularly.   show
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show Soap and faucets are easy to reach  
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When washing your hands, your hands and forearms are kept   show
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show True  
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Hands are washed for at least _____ seconds.   show
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show fingertips and work up to your forearms  
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To turn off the faucets, use   show
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Single-use items are   show
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show prevent the spread of infection  
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The purpose of cleaning is to   show
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show true  
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Disinfection destroys   show
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Germicides are   show
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When using chemical disinfectants, you need to wear   show
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show material safety data sheet  
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A person has a drainage container for urine. To empty and dispose of the urine, you need to   show
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What controls portals of exit?   show
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show practice hand hygiene  
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You need to assist residents with hand washing before and after eating.   show
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When cleaning a body part such as your hands, you need to clean __________ your body.   show
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show providing skin care, good oral hygiene, keep linens dry and wrinkle-free.  
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show True  
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All body fluids are capable of spreading infection.   show
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Standard Precautions apply to   show
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show True  
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show at least 3  
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Your gloves are contaminated and you need to touch a clean surface. What should you do?   show
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Goggles and face shields protect   show
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show contaminated  
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Soiled linen is handled   show
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show a puncture-resistant container.  
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A resident has a communicable disease. The nurse tells you that droplet precautions are needed. You know that droplets are produced by   show
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show a mask when working within 3 feet of the person  
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show gloves  
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show before leaving the room  
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You are delegated tasks that involve Transmission-Based Precautions. The nurse needs to tell you   show
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A resident is on contact precautions. You should collect all needed equipment   show
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show disposable gloves  
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Gloves are easier to put on when your hands are   show
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You tear a glove while performing a task. What should you do?   show
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Gloves must cover your   show
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show contaminated  
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show the front part  
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show your gloves  
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________________________________________of a gown are contaminated.   show
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show Put on the other glove  
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show gown  
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Before removing a gown, you must remove   show
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show discarded after use  
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show leak-proof plastic bags with BIOHAZARD symbol  
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show the outside of the bag is soiled  
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show gloves  
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You use a stretcher to transport a person who is on isolation precautions. No special precautions are needed.   show
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show loss of self-esteem  
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show True  
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show True  
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show OSHA  
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Bloodborne pathogens exit the body through the   show
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show contaminated with a body fluid that may contain blood  
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show 3  
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The hepatitis B vaccination is given   show
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show True  
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show employee restroom  
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When you drop a water glass, discard the broken glass into a   show
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You should use___________________ to pick up broken glass after you drop a water glass   show
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show at once  
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A person’s linens are soiled with urine and feces. Place the linens in   show
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You nick your finger on a chipped water glass. This is   show
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____________________are always kept within your vision.   show
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Sterile items are handled with   show
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Wet items are held   show
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show inside the 1 inch margin  
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show before setting up the sterile field  
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show remove them, decontaminate your hands, and put on a new pair  
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show discard the gloves and get a new package  
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