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Asepsis Flashcards

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how long should you wash your hands?

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15-20 seconds

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examples of forms of droplet transmission

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Exhaling, coughing, sneezing, talking, suctioning, oral care, spitting

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examples of forms of airborne transmission

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Via air conditioning or heating systems, sweeping, shaking bed linens- carried on air currents

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Exogenous healthcare-related infection

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Pathogen acquired from healthcare environment

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Iatrogenic

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Direct result of diagnostic or therapeutic procedure (IV line infection, bladder infection after catheterization)
*this is a subclass of exogenous

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Endogenous healthcare-related infection

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Normal flora multiply and cause infection as a result of treatment

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5 phases in the course of infection

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*Incubation
*Prodromal
*Illness
*Decline
*Convalescence

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the body’s secondary defenses

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biochemical processes activated by chemicals that pathogens release
*phagocytosis by WBC’s
*complement cascade
*inflammatory response
*fever

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tertiary body defenses

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ACTIVE: when the body makes the antibodies or T cells
PASSIVE: Receive antibodies from an outside source ( immunizations/ mother’s milk)
SPECIFIC: Immune cells recognize and destroy pathogens they have encountered before-

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tertiary body defenses: humoral vs cell-mediated

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HUMORAL: B-cell production of antibodies (in response to an antigen)
CELL-MEDIATED: Direct destruction of infected cells by T cells or phagocytes ( doesn’t use antibodies/ immunoglobulins)
T cells stimulate B-cells and other T-cells

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IgM

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-First antibody produced when an antigen is encountered
-Largest antibody

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IgG

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-Only one to cross placenta
-most common

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IgE

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responsible for allergic response

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IgA

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found in mucus membranes around body openings and in the intestines

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IgD

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forms on the surface of B cells

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natural active immunity

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Body produces own antibodies after exposure to pathogen

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artificial active immunity

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Vaccine ( weakened or dead pathogen) administered and body produces antibodies or T-cells in response
Longest lasting- may even last lifetime

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natural passive immunity

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Natural antibodies passed from one source to another- through placenta or mother’s milk

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artificial passive immunity

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Receive serum that has the antibodies already produced in it to the pathogen exposed to

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Tier I precautions

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*standard precautions
*Applies to all blood, body fluids, excretions and secretions except sweat, non-intact skin and mucous membranes
*gown, gloves, mask, eyewear as needed

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Tier II precautions

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*contact precautions
*Used for clients known/suspected to have serious illnesses transmitted by direct client contact or by contact with items in their environment or secretions
*gown and gloves
*dedicated equipment for that patient
*double bag linens and mark

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Tier II droplet precautions

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*gown, gloves, surgical mask, eyewear
*These are conditions that can be spread through close respiratory or mucous membrane contact with respiratory secretions- droplets will travel 3 – 6 feet through the air
*double bag linen and mark

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Tier II airborne precautions

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*infections that spread a long distance (small particles stay suspended in the air)
*Dispose of supplies used in the room
*Should be in a single room with special air handling capacity (negative air flow) or at least a private room with the door closed
*Double-bag and mark linen
*Patient needs to wear mask if leaving the room for procedure
*gown, gloves, N95 respirator

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Protective Environment/ Reverse Isolation

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*Used to protect the patient from any microorganisms carried by ppl
*Private room with Positive Airflow- HEPA filter with at least 12 air exchanges/hour
*No carpeting in room
*Wet-dusting daily
*No flowers or plants
*no standing water in room
*Nurse is not assigned to another patient with an active infection
*gown, gloves and mask to protect the patient

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donning PPE

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  1. gown
  2. mask
  3. face shield/goggles
  4. gloves
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doffing PPE

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  1. gloves
  2. gown
  3. goggles
  4. mask/face shield

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