chapter 35 study guide Flashcards
MRSA is caused by which type of bacteria
Staph
Are caused by a specific type of staph bacterium and resulting skin infections that develop into large abscesses
MRSA
CDC recommends that catheters be used for the least amount of time due to which type of infection
CAUTI
Infection caused by the entry of infectious micro organisms into the bloodstream by way of a central line
CLABSI
Cleaning technique that is best on maintaining cleanliness and preventing the spread of organisms in the medical environment is known as
Medical asepsis
Physical aspect of the medical office that contributes to asepsis
Designating a section of the waiting room for sick patients
The goal of surgical asepsis is
To keep organisms from entering the body
The goal of medical asepsis is
Tr reduce the number of micro organisms in the medical environment after leaving the body
Proper placement order for multiple PPE
Gown face mask and gloves
Employers are required by law to supply ________ at no charge to employees
PPE
Do two large outbreaks from hep b and c recommendations for safe injection practices were included as part of the guideline for isolation precautions established by
CDC
OSHA estimates approximately how many needlestick injuries each year
800,000
Influenza measles whooping cough and meningitis are transmitted through
Respiratory droplets
Uncontrollable coughing with a spray what PPE should medical professional put on before entering the exam room
Goggles and a mask
What equipment is categorized as a semi critical item
Endoscope
Categorized as a critical item
Surgical instruments
What percent of patients will develop an infection at the surgical site
3%
Most common microorganism associated with surgical site infection
Staphylococcus
Classification and SSI are dependent on the______and extent of the surgical wound
Location
Process for all instruments to penetrate the skin or come in contact with normally several areas of the tissues and internal organs
Sterilization
Necessary steps to take when sterilizing instruments using an autoclave
Using distilled water in the unit
What instrument and equipment must be sterilized before use
The vaginal specula and curettes
The primary away instruments are sterilized in the medical office
Autoclaving
What is the appropriate way to wrap instruments for sterilization
Use double thickness Muslim to wrap instruments
As a general AA fabric or paper wrap still packages have a maximum shelf life of
30 days
What is the correct step in cleaning and preheating and auto clave
Check the discharge lines and valves for obstruction
What would cause the autoclave load not to sterilize properly
Air trapped inside the chamber because of blocked discharge lines
What would cause an incomplete sterilization of an auto clave load
Too short of a time period 
Important step to remember when running a load to the auto clave
Do not unload packs or instruments with wet Wrappings
What does a positive result in a biological indicator on an auto clave mean
The items in that load are not sterile
In general what temperature in Fahrenheit the auto clave must reach in order to sterilize a load of instruments
250 to 270°
Most auto claves must reach a certain temperature and pressure to complete the sterilization process of the temp must reach 250 to 2700° what must the pressure range be
15 to 30 pounds of pressure
What is the disadvantage of using Muslim to rap instruments for sterilization
It is more susceptible to contamination
Which of these diseases is reported to the national notifiable disease surveillance system as acquired by the CDC
Cholera
Unwrapping instruments for sterilization what is the first step that should be taken taken
Wash hands and don gloves
Unwrapping items for sterilization what information must be on the label
Date, initials and contents of pack
What is the proper way to wrapped hinged instruments
Placed in an open position
Cleaning process is required for all instruments that penetrate the skin or that come in contact with normally sterile areas of tissue and internal organs is
Sterilization
Which method of sterilization does moisture cause congelation of proteins with microorganisms at a much lower temperature then as possible with dry heat
Auto cleaving
What is not part of the respiratory hygiene recommendations established by the CDC
Putting masks on all patients who are coughing
What is not needed to fill out a communicable disease report form
Test results
Which of the following diseases does not have to be reported to NNDSS of the CDC
Shingles
