ERP Week 1 Word Scramble
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Environmental factors that accelerate the proliferation of pathogens - 6 | 1. Food 2. Oxygen (O2) 3. Temperature (98.7) 4. Darkness 5. Moisture 6. Neutral pH (7.35-7.45) |
Pathogen (disease producing microorganisms) cause infection by: 3 | 1. Producing - toxins 2. Causing - allergic reactions 3. Destroying - cells of the body |
Antisepsis refers to: | Inhibiting the growth of pathogens |
Antiseptics include: 4 | 1. Iodine (I) 2. 70% isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) 3. 3% hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) 4. HIBICLENS (for iodine allergies) |
A common Iodine based antiseptic is: | Betadine AKA povidone iodine |
Non-Iodine based antiseptics include: 3 | 1. 70% isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) 2. 3% hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) 3. HIBICLENS (for iodine allergies) |
Disinfection refers to: | Killing pathogens |
Disinfectants include: 2 | 1. 10% chlorine bleach solution (1/9) 2. Sodium hypochlorite (ammonia) |
The process of reducing pathogens to a safe level is called | Sanitization |
Sanitization includes: 6 | 1. Vacuuming and cleaning - daily 2. Proper ventilation 3. Screens and insecticides 4. Proper disposal of biohazard materials 5. Avoiding contact between soiled objects and clothing 6.Keeping equipment clean |
An object that does not contain pathogens is called: | Clean |
An object that contains pathogens is called | Contaminated or dirty |
Inanimate means | Not alive |
Contaminated inanimate objects are called | Fomites |
HAI refers to | Healthcare Acquired Infections |
Common fomites include: 10 | 1. Doorknobs 2.Telephones 3.Remote controls 4. Faucets 5. Keyboards 6. Light switches 7. Pens/pencils 8. Money 9. Fuel pumps 10.Grocery carts |
Striving for the absence of pathogens is called | Asepsis or Aseptic technique or Antisepsis |
The most effective aseptic technique is: | Proper hand washing |
Proper hand washing should be performed: | Between personal contacts |
The type of soap recommended in a medical setting is: | Antimicrobial or antibacterial |
When washing finger tips that should be: | Be pointed down |
The underside of the nails should be cleaned wtih | A brush or orange/cuticle stick |
Shaking of flicking your hand when drying can cause: | Droplets to spray into the eyes, nose or mouth |
Drying hands thoroughly will help prevent | Chapping and reduce germ transmission |
Hands should be washed vigorously for: | A minimum of 20 seconds |
Rings should not be worn but can be kept on: | A chain or pinned to clothing |
Washing hands between personal contact will dry out skin unless using | A personal bottle of water based hand lotion |
Water based hand lotion is recommended because | Petroleum based hand lotions can cause latex degregation |
The 1st task you should perform IMMEDIATELY after work is to | Properly wash your hands |
If time constraints prohibit proper hand washing use | An alcohol based sanitizer |
Hand sanitizer should contain: | 60% to 90% ethyl alcohol or 70% isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol |
Steps for proper application of Hand Sanatizer | 1.Apply palmfull of HS to cupped hand 2.Rub hands - palm to palm 3.Rub r over L with- interlaced fingers 4.Rub palm to palm - fingers interlaced 5.Rub back of fingers to opposing palm - fingers interlaced 6.Rub finger tips and nails of right hand 7. 20sec |
aseptic precautions include: 5 | 1. Avoid leaning against - sinks, supplies, or equipment 2. Avoid touching your face or mouth 3. Avoid wearing jewelry 4. Cover a cough or sneeze with tissue or sleeve maneuver 5. Dispose of tissue immediately then wash hands |
Aseptic precautions include: 4 | 1.Post a sign asking patients to use provided tissues 2.Avoid working directly with patients when you have Coryza (common cold) 3.If you have coryza and MUST work wear mask/gloves 4.Stay home if you have a pyrexia and 24hrs after it breaks |
Aseptic precautions include: 6 | 1.Finger nail no longer than 1/4 2.Linen should be held away from the body 3.When unfolding clean linen never shake open 4.Do not use other pen/pencil 5.Always check exam gloves for tear 6.Wear a mask |
Protect yourself from respiratory disease such as influenza, TB and coryz by | wearing a mask N-95 HEPA P100 |
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