5.1.3 Flashcards
bloodborne pathogen prevention
define:
something that causes dieases.
pathogen
define:
a tiny organism causing disease and spreads from person to person.
virus
define:
a liquid produced in the mouth.
saliva
define:
any liquid produced by the body.
body fluid
____ can be spread through:
- the air
- sexual activity
- contaminated objects
pathogens
define:
a pathogen spread by body fluid.
bloodborne pathogen
fact or myth?
viruses cannot live once they are exposed to air.
myth
fact or myth?
i can catch a bloodborne illness from a napkin an infected person used to blow their nose.
fact
fact or myth?
i can get vaccines to prevent any type of bloodborne illness.
myth
fact or myth?
most bloodborne pathogens can infect me through the skin on my hand.
myth
define:
capable of spreading from one person to another.
contagious
define:
causes respiratory illness that can be severe and cause death. it is spread by droplets of body fluid. vaccines for this pathogen are available.
influenza
(flu)
define:
this virus leads to AIDS. there is no cure. it is spread through certain body fluids (blood, semen, & vaginal fluids). it cannot survive long outside a human body, especially on dry surfaces. there are prescriptions to help infected people to live longer, but there is no vaccine.
human immunodeficiency virus
(HIV)
define:
a liver disease caused by a virus. it is spread through contact with body fluids, even dry blood. it can survive outside a human body for at least a week. a vaccine is available.
hepatitis b
define:
a liver disease caused by a virus. usually transmitted through blood. it can live outside a human body for up to four days. there is no vaccine available.
hepatitis c
define:
a system of rules.
protocol
which prevention protocol fits this description?
wear gloves when expecting to come into contact with bodily fluids of patients. inspect gloves to ensure they are undamaged. if there is risk of being splashed with body fluids, wear a gown, goggles, and a mask. wash your hands after removing gloves.
if your normal clothing has come in contact with blood, remove it as soon as possible to avoid skin contact. properly dispose of or decontaminate before wearing.
personal protective equipment
(PPE)
which prevention protocol fits this description?
sterilize and decontaminate all equipment that comes in contact with a patient’s body fluids. the same is true for cleaning up any spills.
sterilization and decontamination
which prevention protocol fits this description?
to prevent spread of bloodborne illnesses, document any incidents that have occurred. your hospital will likely have a specific protocol plan in place, but in any cause, you will want to provide as much detail about what happened, where it happened, when it happened, and who was involved.
documentation of incidents
which prevention protocol fits this description?
your hospital will expect you to wash your hands thoroughly before and after caring for patients. this is the single best way to prevent infection.
hand washing
define:
a test to determine whether a person has a virus or illness.
screening test
