Costley Module 2 Flashcards
When putting on PPE —- goes on first then —- then —- last
Mask
Eyewear
Gloves
Mask filtration is measured in
BFE
Bacterial filtration efficacy
Standard masks block — sized particles with 95+ efficiency
3um
Masks have to be changed how often
Every pt or every hour or if they become contaminated
The most effective makes materials are?
Glass and synthetic fibers
What masks are used for potentially infectious patients
PRM
Eyewear should have —- coverage with —- —-
Wide
Side shields
How to wash eyewear
Soap and water
Air dry
Breaks in the —- may serve as a port of entry for infectious agents
Skin of Hands
—- serve as reservoirs for infectiou agents
Fingernails
Resident bacteria are — susceptible to destruction by disinfection
Less
——- bacteria are easier to remove with soap and water
Transient
Effective hand washing can be expected to remove
Surface dirt
Transient bacteria
Loose debris
Microorganisms
A routine hand washing uses —- soap and removes?
Plain
Soil and transient bacteria
An antiseptic hand wash uses — soap and removes— and reduces –
Antimicrobial
Transient bacteria
resident flora
An antiseptic hand rub uses what?
Alcohol based rub
A surgical scrub at the beginning of the day is for how long? Subsequent ones are for how long?
10min
3-5mi
Factors affecting glove integrity
Length of time worn Complexity of procedure Packaging Size Stress Storage Chemicals Rings/long nails
Methods of latex exposure
Aeroallergen
Gloves
Mucosal contact with gloves
Urticaria means
Hives
Type 1 hypersensitivity =
Immediate reaction
A delayed reaction is a type — hypersensitivity
4
Contact dermatitis happens —- after contact
6-72 hrs
People with food allergies to —- hav a high risk for latex allergies
Avocado Kiwi Bananas Papaya Peanuts Chestnuts
What is the most important single procedure for prevention of cross contamination?
Hand washing
