BLS and Infection/hand Washing Flashcards
What does ABCDE stand for?
Airway Breathing Circulation Disability Exposure
What does SBAR stand for?
Situation Background Assessment Recommendations
Importance of good hand hygiene
Major factor in spread of infection
Transmission of infectious agents
Reduces carriage of infectious agents
Levels of hand hygiene
Social
Hygienic (aseptic) antiseptic
Surgical scrub
Effective hand hygiene does what?
Physically removes visible dirt/organic matter
Reduce levels of Transient and Resident bacteria
What does SICPS stand for?
Standard Infection Control and Prevention Precautions (Standard Precautions)
What does SICPS DO?
Categorise procedures into low, medium or high risk based on likelihood of exposure to blood or body fluid.
What is an acceptable pain stimuli?
The trapezium squeeze, where the neck meets the shoulder
What treatment is used for Norovirus?
Fluid - when it can be kept down
Used to be known as Small round structure virus (SRSV)
Is alcohol gel effective on Noro virus and C-diff?
No
What do these initials stand for in infections?
HCAI
HAI
CAI
Health Care Associated Infection
Hospital Acquired Infection
Community Acquired Infection
What other words are used for Gut and strength?
Gut - Enteric
Strength - Virulence
What are the five elements in the chain of Infection?
Infectious Organism Reservoir Route of Transmission Means of Entry Susceptible Host
When do SICPS apply?
All procedures - medical, disposal and cleaning
What protective measures can I use?
PPE, Hand hygiene, appropriate disinfection of body fluids, careful when handling sharps and disposal of
What does FOC include?
Communication and info Respecting people Ensuring safety Promoting independence Relationships Rest and sleep Ensuring comfort, alleviating pain Personal hygiene, appearance and foot care Eating and drinking Oral health and hygiene Toilet needs Preventing pressure sores
What is enteral and parenteral feeding?
Enteral feeding - feeding through throat or stomach line
Parenteral feeding - feeding through veins (neck/chest area)
What is blood pressure measured in?
Millimetres of mercury (mmHG)
What is the difference between Systolic and diastolic?
Systolic - max pressure of blood against the wall of the artery.
Diastolic - minimum pressure of blood against the wall of the artery.
What are the names for high and low temp?
Pyrexia - high
Hypothermia - low
Blood pressure terms for above normal and lower?
Above - Hypertension
Lower - Hypotension
Resp’s terms for deep and rapid and very shallow breaths?
Deep - Hyperventilation
Shallow - Hypoventilation
Heart rate terms for high (above 100+ BPM) andlow (-60 BPM) ?
High - Tachycardia
Low - Btadycardia
How many compressions, rate and how deep?
30 compressions
100-120 per minute
Depth of 5-6 cm
How much oxygen should you give a person who is in cardiac arrest?
Maximum amount available - up to 100 percent
Assessment of a collapsed person is D.R.S.A.B.C.D. What does it stand for?
Danger Response Shout Airway Breathing Compressions Defibrillator
How much ventilation does mouth to mouth give?
Approx 16 percent of oxygen
Using a pocket mask will provide 40 percent
With bag valve mask (BVM) >90 percent on 15 litres of oxygen
