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What are the key principles of infection prevention?
Hand hygiene, PPE, environmental cleaning.
Example sentence: Nurses should always practice proper hand hygiene to prevent the spread of infections.
Describe the chain of infection.
Infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host.
The chain of infection is a key concept in understanding how infections spread.
How can a Nurse Aide I break the chain of infection?
Hand hygiene, PPE, standard precautions.
By following proper infection prevention practices, Nurse Aide I can help break the chain of infection.
What is the proper technique for hand hygiene?
Wet, soap, scrub 20 seconds, rinse, dry.
Proper hand hygiene is essential in preventing the spread of infections in healthcare settings.
Define standard precautions.
Infection control practices to prevent transmission.
Standard precautions include practices such as hand hygiene and the use of PPE.
How should biohazardous waste be handled?
Use appropriate containers, follow protocols.
Proper handling of biohazardous waste is crucial to prevent the spread of infections.
Why is PPE important?
Protects from infection.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) helps healthcare workers protect themselves from exposure to infectious agents.
What is the correct order for donning PPE?
Gown, mask, goggles, gloves.
Donning PPE in the correct order ensures maximum protection for healthcare workers.
What is the correct order for doffing PPE?
Gloves, goggles, gown, mask.
Doffing PPE in the correct order helps prevent contamination and exposure.
What are transmission-based precautions?
Additional measures for highly transmissible pathogens.
Transmission-based precautions are used in addition to standard precautions for certain infectious diseases.
How should patient care equipment be cleaned?
Follow manufacturer’s instructions, use disinfectants.
Proper cleaning of patient care equipment is essential to prevent the spread of infections.
What are CDC guidelines for infection control?
Evidence-based recommendations to prevent infections.
The CDC provides guidelines that are based on scientific evidence to help healthcare facilities prevent infections.
How can respiratory infections be prevented?
Masks, respiratory hygiene, isolation precautions.
Preventing respiratory infections involves practices such as wearing masks and implementing isolation precautions.
What are signs of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)?
Fever, redness, swelling, pain, discharge.
Recognizing the signs of HAIs is crucial for early detection and treatment.
How to report an infection control breach?
Document, report to supervisor, follow protocols.
Proper reporting of infection control breaches helps prevent the spread of infections in healthcare settings.
