Asepsis and Infection Control Flashcards
- Associated with the delivery of health care services in a health care facility
- Can develop during the client’s stay in the facility or manifest after discharge
Nosocomial Infection
microorganisms that cause infection originates from the client themselves
endogenous
microorganisms that caused infection originates from the hospital environment and/personnel
exogenous
the direct result of diagnostic or therapeutic procedures
latrogenic infection
Chemical preparation (phenol/iodine compounds) used on inanimate objects
disinfectant
Chemical preparation used on skin and tissues
antiseptics
An antiseptic that destroys bacteria
Bactericidal
An antiseptic that prevents the growth & reproduction of some bacteria
Bacteriostatic
True or False:
The two types of disinfection are Concurrent and Terminal disinfection
True
True or False:
Concurrent disinfection refers to the practice of removing pathogens from the client’s belongings and his/her immediate environment after his/her illness is no longer communicable
False - Terminal disinfection
True or False:
Terminal disinfection is the practice observed in the care of the client, his supplies, his immediate environment to limit/control the spread of microorganisms
False - Concurrent disinfection
Process that destroys all microorganisms, including spores & viruses
sterilization
What are the three kinds of sterilization?
Moist heat (steam)
Gas
Radiation
Clients known or suspected of having serious illnesses transmitted at a distance of more than 3 feet by airborne droplet nuclei smaller than 5 microns
Airborne Precaution
Clients known or suspected of having serious illness transmitted by particle droplets greater than 5 microns
Droplets Precaution
True or False:
If a private room is NOT available, place the client with another client who is infected with the same
microorganism
True
Clients known or suspected of having serious illness transmitted by direct client contact or by contact with items in the client’s environment
Contact Precautions
True or False:
Disposal of soiled equipments and supplies is done to prevent contamination of the environment and exposure of healthcare workers to articles contaminated
True
True or False
Articles contaminated with infective material such as pus, blood, body fluids, feces or respiratory secretions do not need to be enclosed in a sturdy bag and may be disposed of in a garbage bin.
False - It needs to be enclosed in sturdy bag impervious to microorganisms before they are removed from the client.
True or False:
Double-bagging is done if it is not sturdy and impervious to microorganisms
True
True or False:
Laboratory specimens can be placed in normal lids.
False - Must be placed in a leak-proof container with a secure lid with a biohazard label
True or False:
Disposable needles, syringes, and sharps must be placed in a puncture-resistant container
True
What are the color-coded receptacles for disposing of items?
o Black — non-biodegradable o Orange — radio-active items o Red — punctured resistant o Green — biodegradable o Yellow — infectious items
