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Asepsis/ Infection Control Flashcards

1
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Poisoning of the tissues

A

Sepsis

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2
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When the infection is transported by the blood

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Septicemia or bacteremia

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Signs & Symptoms of ______: fever, rashes, malaise, nausea& vomiting, diarrhea, purulent discharge and total body collapse if left untreated.

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Tissue injury

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4
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_____ is as a result of the release of toxins and enzymes by the invading microorganism.

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Tissue injury

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5
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Low temp sepsis. More dangerous because of absence of fever. Fever is needed to fight infection

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Cold sepsis

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6
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Inflammatory state affecting the whole body

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SIRS - Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome

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7
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Hand washing
Cleaning
Disinfection
Sterilization
Barriers/ PPE
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Aseptic technique

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8
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Called transmissible spongiform encephalopathy’s (TSE’S)

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Prions

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9
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Strains of staph emerged resistant to penicillin. Now quite extensive list of organisms

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Multidrug-Resistant Organisms- MDRO’s

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Bacteria
Viruses
Fungi
 Parasites
 Prions
 Multidrug-Resistant Organisms
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Agents of infection

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MRSA,VREF, TB, Klebsiella pneumonie,Pseudomonis aeruginosa,Neiseria gonorrhoeae,Enterococcus species,CA-MRSA etc

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MDRO’s

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12
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All are capable of killing cells

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Bacteria

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13
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Mutation of viruses

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Enterovirus, neurovirus

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14
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When viruses mutate they usually mutate to ______

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a lesser form

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15
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Affects the brain. TSE and mad cow disease. Neurodegenerative. Untreatable. Leads to death

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Prions

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16
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Breaks down antibiotics and makes them ineffective. Ex. MRSA

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ESBL - Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase

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17
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Living there but not making ill. Can spread by scratching

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Colonize

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18
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Takes 3 months to rebuild gut bacteria after a full course of _____

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Antibiotics

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19
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Several things done to prevent infection. Ex. shower, change sheets, wipe body

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Bundling

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20
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Source of infection

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Reservoir

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21
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How infection leaves the source ie mouth

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Portal of exit

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22
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Droplets, airborne, bloodborne

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Means of transmission

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23
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The site through which micro-organisms enter the susceptible host and cause disease/infection. ie Broken skin

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Portal of entry

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24
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The ability to harm and cause disease

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Pathogenicity

25
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The vigor with which the organism can grow & multiply

26
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Vectors are mosquitoes, ticks, rats, syringes, and fleas that spread pathogens. ______diseases are human illnesses caused by parasites, viruses and bacteria that are transmitted by vectors.

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Vector-borne

27
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____ protects against droplets like flu

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Surgical mask

28
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HAI

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Hospital acquired infections

29
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Refers to only hospital acquired infections

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Nosocomial

30
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Virus killed by air

31
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Disease that can live on surfaces for up to 48 hrs

32
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Can patients be on more than one type of isolation?

33
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Examples of airborne diseases

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Covid, TB, measles, chickenpox

34
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Patients that need reverse isolation

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Immunocompromised

35
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Dust can also carry

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Airborne infections

36
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Negative Pressure Room

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AIIR - Airborne Infection Isolation Room

37
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Hand washing technique

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wash for 15-20 seconds
warm water
soap
friction
rinse hands down
38
Q

Linen hamper should be placed ____

A

outside door

39
Q

Bloody items, body parts from surgeries can be disposed of in_____

40
Q

Liquids can be disposed of here. Even if contaminated

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Flushed down the toilet

41
Q

Clinical non infection waste such as chemo products can be disposed of at

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Yellow bags

42
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Hospital waste must be _____ to disposed at landfill

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incinerated

43
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Amount of time something must stay on a surface

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Dwell time

44
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Dwell time of cleaning wipes

45
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Dwell time of bleach

46
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Disinfects a room in 20 minutes but harmful to humans if direct

47
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Do not talk excessively over

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sterile items

48
Q

What happens if you turn your back on a sterile field?

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It is considered contaminated

49
Q

Hands below the waist are considered _____

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contaminated

50
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Wet objects on a sterile field

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no longer sterile

51
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Pouring technique

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Identify correct solution
Note expiration date
After removing cap, pour small amount off into waste container to clean lip of the bottle
Pour away from the label
Date and time of opening
52
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Wash hands ____ and ____ using gloves

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before and after

53
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2 people with the same illness in the same room

54
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Room before isolation room to change/ don PPE.

55
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Mask is taken off _____ room

56
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Barriers are used how may times?

57
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In immunocompromised patients room, there is no_____

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No standing water
no fresh produce
no uncooked meats

58
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What can contaminate a negative pressure room?

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An open door

59
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Standard precautions: used for ALL patients

Transmission Based: used for patients with known or suspected diseases

is called?

A

Level 2 policy

Nursing Fundamentals (19 decks)

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