CP 7 - Infection prevention & control

Question 1

what can hand hygiene do in the cycle of infection prevention?

Answer 1

remove source/reservoir

Question 2

definition of sterilisation?

Answer 2

complete killing or removal of all types of micro-organisms

Question 3

what are some of the sterilisation methods

Answer 3

heat - moist/dry
chemical - gas, liquid
filtration
ionising radiation - used for single use disposable equipment

Question 4

how is moist heat achieve sterilisation?

Answer 4

delivery of steam under high pressure

Question 5

how is dry heat achieve sterilisation?

Answer 5

controlled temp cycles

Question 6

definition of disinfection?

Answer 6

Removal or destruction of sufficient numbers of potentially harmful micro-organisms to make an item safe to use

Question 7

definition of antispesis?

Answer 7

disinfection applied to damaged skin or living tissues

Question 8

how is disinfection achieved

Answer 8

always by use of chemical disinfectants

Question 9

how is surgical instrument decontaminated for surgery?

Answer 9

sterilisation - moist heat

Question 10

how is flexible endoscope decontaminated for surgery?

Answer 10

“High level” disinfection - chemical (washer-disinfector)

Question 11

how is syringe needle decontaminated for surgery?

Answer 11

sterilisation - ionising radiation & dispose after use

Question 12

how is central venous catheter insertion site decontaminated for surgery?

Answer 12

antisepsis - chemical