Chapter 6 Infection and Prevention Control Flashcards
Communicable Disease
An infection or disease that is spread by direct or indirect contact
Cross-Infection
The spread of a disease from one person to another, or one body part to another.
Healthcare Associated Infection
An infection acquired in the healthcare setting.
Infection Prevention
Methods used to prevent and control the spread of disease.
Localized Infection
An infection in a specific part of the body
Microorganism
a living thing or organism that is tiny
Pathogen
a microorganism that causes infections and diseases
Systemic Infection
an infection in the bloodstream that spreads throughout the the body
Sterilization means all microorganisms are destroyed, including those that form spores. (T or F)
True
Medical asepsis means that a facility is completely free from all microorganisms. (T or F)
False
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)
False
Clean and dirty equipment, linen, and supplies are normally stored in the same utility room. (T or F)
False
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,
A.Causative agent, Reservoir, Portal of exit, Mode of transmission, Portal of entry, Susceptible host
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
B. CDC
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
C.Standard precautions and Transmission-based precautions
When cleaning anything the NA should move from?
A.Clean to clean
B.Dirty to clean
C.Contaminated to clean
D.Clean to dirty
D.Clean to dirty
Using alcohol-based hand rubs means that nursing assistants do not need to wash their hands with soap and water. (T or F)
False
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
A.Gloves, gowns, masks, goggles, face shields, extra plastic bags, and laundry bags.
Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) is an example of an infection requiring these types of precautions.
A. Airborne
B.Droplet
C.Contact
D.Formite
C.Contact
These precautions reduce the risk of spreading tuberculosis.
A. Droplet precautions
B.Indirect precautions
C.Airborne precautions
D.Contact precautions
C.Airborne precautions
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
C.Droplet
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is mostly spread by direct physical contact with infected people. (T or F)
True
Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) is most often spread through direct contact with an infected person. (T or F)
True
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
D.Assisting with perineal care, shaving, when in contact with body fluids
