ACNS Guidelines-Infection Control Flashcards
Two CDC plans to classify and isolate infection are based on
The type of organism causing infection (disease specific)
The type of isolation techniques required to prevent infection (category specific)
Category specific precautions include :
Strict isolation Contact isolation Respiratory isolation AFB (TB) isolation Enteric precautions Drainage/secretion isolation
A category ending isolation requires
Use of a private room
A category ending with precautions does not require
Use of a private room (optional)
Category specific isolation was eliminated when
The CDC implemented universal precautions for all patients
Universal precautions is a standard of practice in
Infection control
Universal precautions are recommended by
CDC and OSHA
Bodily fluids that transmit bloodborne pathogens include
Blood Semen Vaginal secretions Tissues CSF Synovial fluid Urine Pleural fluid Pericardial fluid Amniotic fluid
What are bloodborne pathogens?
Microorganism sin human blood able to cause disease in humans.
Body substance isolation focuses on isolation of all moist body substances from all patients including
Blood, urine, feces, sputum,saliva, wound drainage, semen, vaginal secretions, cafe, synovial fluid, pleural fluid, peritoneal fluid, pericardial fluid, amniotic fluid, and any other fluid produced by the body.
Protective barriers include
Gloves
Protective clothing
Masks/protective eyewear
Transpiration barriers (ie impervious dressings)
The single most important means of preventing the spread of infection
Hand washing
How to sterilize or disinfect instruments or devices contaminated with blood or bloodborne pathogens including HIV
Standard sterilization and disinfection procedures
Respiratory isolation is used for what two purposes
A diagnosis or suspected diagnosis of any disease transmitted over short distances through the air
When pts are at risk of nosocomial ineffective due to immune deficiency
Respiratory devices for TB Specs
Filter particles 1 micron in size
Obtain a seal of
