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1
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medical asepsis is also called

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medical technique

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2
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surgical asepsis is also called

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sterile technique

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3
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what is a spore

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a round body that is formed when conditions are unfavorable for its growth and lie dormant.

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4
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spores is used as?

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a surviving technique

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5
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what is the purpose of a culture test?

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to identify the organism

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6
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what is the purpose of a sensitivity test?

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determine the sensitivity of the bacteria to an antibiotic

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7
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what is a complication of a viral disease?

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it is not killed by antibiotics

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8
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what is the preferred way to decontaminating hands on a regular basis?

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Alcohol based hand rub

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9
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Examples of health care associated infection-

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UTI, surgical wound infections, respiratory tract and bloodstream.

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10
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Examples of systemic infection-

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Aids, influenza, sepsis, etc.

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11
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Examples of localized infection-

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appendicitis, UTI, arthritis.

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12
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Describe inflammatory response-

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Inflammation is a protective vascular reaction or mechanism that causes. : A: increased blood flow B: WBC attack pathogens- result in pus formation. C: increase body temperature destroy pathogens

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13
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How can you control the spread of health care associated infections?

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by educating staffs on aseptic practices.

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14
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what standard precautions would you use when handling soiled linen-

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gloves only.

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15
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what is the purpose of reporting needle stick injuries-

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so that appropriate treatment against HEP. B can began.

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16
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what is the best technique to break the chain of infection

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hand hygiene

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17
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before beginning care of the patient, the nurse would wash hands for how long?

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15-30 seconds.

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18
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antimicrobial wipes are a substitute for alcohol based on hand sanitizers?

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False

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19
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what are the 3 things involved in hand washing?

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soap, water and friction

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20
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when hands are more soiled, wash hands for how long?

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2 minutes

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21
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when do you wear gloves?

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when touching blood, body fluids, excretions and contaminated items.

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22
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how often would you change a regular mask?

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20 - 30 minutes

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23
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where do you disregard a used syringe?

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proof container

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24
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when transporting a patient in respiratory isolation-

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patient wears a surgical mask

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25
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what are the principles of sterile technique -

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1-6

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26
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how do you pour solutions to the sterile field-

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by holding the bottle with the palm against the label.

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27
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what is sterilization?

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a method that kills all microorganisms including spores.

28
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how do you clean up a body fluid spill-

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wear gloves and spray the fluid with 10% bleach

29
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increased WBC is a sign of-

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infection

30
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What I the prodromal stage-

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non specific s/s to specific s/s. contagious. EXAMPLE: low grade fever, fatigue. etc

31
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break the chain, you can prevent the spread

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TRUE

32
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Helps determine the appropriate transmission based on precaution

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TRUE

33
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Determines the type of ABT for an organism

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FALSE

34
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determine the points at which the infection can be stopped or prevented

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TRUE

35
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Determines how an infection is spread

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TRUE

36
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Recognition of the chain of infection provides information about which patients will most benefit from isolation precautions

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FALSE

37
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What is the goal of contact precaution

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to prevent the spread of infectious microorganism

38
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when wearing latex gloves, what is an important consideration

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asses the patient for latex allergy

39
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if a patient is unsure about latex allergy, what is a question you would ask to find out about the allergy to latex?

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are you allergic to tropical fruits?

40
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what is the best way to protect the patient from HAI

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hand hygiene

41
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how do you handle linens?

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  • treat all linens as infectious
  • hold linens away from uniform
  • do not shake linens - spreads germs
  • keep linens off the floor
42
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a damp cloth can be used to wipe of overbed table

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TRUE

43
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Who are at risk of infection-

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very young, weakened by any kind of illness or immune compromised (aids, cancer patients, receiving chemotherapy, radiations, trauma, etc)

44
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An example of a surgical asepsis used by a nurse -

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  • insterting urinary cathedral
  • suctioning
  • sterile wound care
45
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proper hand washing is apart of surgical asepsis

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FALSE, surgical hand washing is.

46
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disinfecting contaminated surfaces

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FALSE

47
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applying principles of sterile technique

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TRUE

48
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performing routine environmental cleaning

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FALSE

49
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what is the reason to avoid artificial nails, when working

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because they harbor germs

50
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a common signs of systemic infection

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  • fever
  • leukocytosis (increased WBC) normal = 5000- 10,000 is seen in infection
  • malaise (generalized discomfort)
  • aneroxia (loss of appetite)
  • N/V
  • lymph node enlargement
51
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how can you protect a susceptible nurse from infections-

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  • immunization, NOT hand washing or PPE because it is about resistance to germs. GERMS can enter by a needle stick so, nurse needs to take HEP. B vaccine
52
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objective sign of ear infection -

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purulent drainage, not hearing a buzzing sound

53
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pain is an example of subjective or objective data

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subjective data

54
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example of a localized wound infection

A

redness in the area

55
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how do you dispose off a used needle

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dispose of used syringe with needle in the sharps container.
-never re cap, to avoid injury

56
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what are the guidelines for neutropenia precations

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  • no fresh fruits or flowers
  • no visitors with infection
  • no rectal tempretures, suppositories, enema, no urniary cathedrals
  • use mask and gloves
  • use soft tooth brush
  • observe signs of infections
57
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order of putting on PPE

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gown, mask gloves

58
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order of removing PPE

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gloves, gown, mask

59
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what protective messaures/ airborne precautions are used when caring for a TB patient

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wear N-95 or particulate respirator mask
-negitive pressure room
HEPA air filters
caregivers wear a mask when entering the room

60
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std precaution is not a transmission based precation

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TRUE

61
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a client worth a WBC count below 5000 or an immunosuppressed, will be in what type of room

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positive pressure room

62
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ringworm is caused by

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fungi

63
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what is a fomite

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contaminated object

64
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what are the sign of acute infection

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  • pyrexia (fever)
    -chills
    -leokcytosis
    malise
    N.V
    lymph node enlargement
65
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what is an example of supra or secondary infections

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Seen as white patches on the tounge

66
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when do you get a supra infection

A

after an ABT

67
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what PPE should be worn while suctioning

A

eyewear
mask
gown
gloves

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