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Chapter 6 Infection and Prevention Control Flashcards

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Communicable Disease

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An infection or disease that is spread by direct or indirect contact

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Cross-Infection

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The spread of a disease from one person to another, or one body part to another.

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Healthcare Associated Infection

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An infection acquired in the healthcare setting.

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4
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Infection Prevention

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Methods used to prevent and control the spread of disease.

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Localized Infection

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An infection in a specific part of the body

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Microorganism

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a living thing or organism that is tiny

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Pathogen

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a microorganism that causes infections and diseases

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Systemic Infection

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an infection in the bloodstream that spreads throughout the the body

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Sterilization means all microorganisms are destroyed, including those that form spores. (T or F)

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True

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10
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Medical asepsis means that a facility is completely free from all microorganisms. (T or F)

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False

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Spore-forming organisms, a special group of organisms that produce a protective covering that is difficult to penetrate, are killed by disinfection. (T or F)

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False

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12
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Clean and dirty equipment, linen, and supplies are normally stored in the same utility room. (T or F)

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False

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13
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Which are the six links of the chain of infection?
A.Causative agent, Reservoir, Portal of exit, Mode of transmission, Portal of entry, Susceptible host
B.Reservoir, portal of entry, Portal of exit, carrier, Mode of transmission, period of incubation
C.Carrier, Causative agent, Portal of exit, Susceptible host
D.Susceptible host, causative agent, Reservoir,

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A.Causative agent, Reservoir, Portal of exit, Mode of transmission, Portal of entry, Susceptible host

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14
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The abbreviation for the government agency that promotes public health and safety and attempt to control and prevent diseases is?
A. OSHA
B. CDC
C. HIPPA
D. CIA

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B. CDC

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The 2 levels of precautions in the infection prevention system recommended by the center for disease control are?
A.Washing hands and using PPE
B.Transmission-based precautions and washing hands
C.Standard precautions and Transmission-based precautions
D.PPE and Standard precautions

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C.Standard precautions and Transmission-based precautions

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16
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When cleaning anything the NA should move from?
A.Clean to clean
B.Dirty to clean
C.Contaminated to clean
D.Clean to dirty

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D.Clean to dirty

17
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Using alcohol-based hand rubs means that nursing assistants do not need to wash their hands with soap and water. (T or F)

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False

18
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Which type of supplies is best for residents in isolation?
A.Gloves, gowns, masks, goggles, face shields, extra plastic bags, and laundry bags.
B.Face shield, googles, soap, hand rub, gown.
C.Gloves, soap, bleach, hand sanitizer
D.Linens, robe, bags, hand sanitizer, alcohol, bleach, gown

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A.Gloves, gowns, masks, goggles, face shields, extra plastic bags, and laundry bags.

19
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Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) is an example of an infection requiring these types of precautions.
A. Airborne
B.Droplet
C.Contact
D.Formite

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C.Contact

20
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These precautions reduce the risk of spreading tuberculosis.
A. Droplet precautions
B.Indirect precautions
C.Airborne precautions
D.Contact precautions

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C.Airborne precautions

21
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Microorganisms can be spread by talking, singing, sneezing, laughing, breathing, or coughing, less than 6 feet.
A.Airborne
B.Direct contact
C.Droplet
D.Indirect contact

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C.Droplet

22
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is mostly spread by direct physical contact with infected people. (T or F)

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True

23
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Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) is most often spread through direct contact with an infected person. (T or F)

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True

24
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NA should wear gloves when?
A.Feeding a resident, shaving a resident, dressing a resident, repositioning a resident.
B.Brushing resident’s hair, brushing resident’s teeth, transferring a resident to bed.
C.Giving a massage to a resident, hanging laundry.
D.Assisting with perineal care, shaving, when in contact with body fluids

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D.Assisting with perineal care, shaving, when in contact with body fluids

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