Fundamental Skills Flashcards
1
Q
What is the single, most effective way to prevent healthcare associated infections?
A
Hand hygiene
2
Q
Why is PPE used?
A
To protect you, to protect the person I care for, to prevent clothes and hands becoming contaminated with body fluids such as sick or blood.
3
Q
What are the Who 5 moments?
A
Before touching a patient After touching a patient Before clean/ aseptic techniques After body fluid exposure After touching a patient surroundings
4
Q
How many stages are there in the chain of infection?
A
6
5
Q
Which PPE is required when emptying a urinary catheter bag?
A
Non sterile gloves and apron
6
Q
What type of waste bin would you dispose the tympanic probe into?
A
Orange bag
7
Q
Is the technique for urinary catheterisation a clean or aseptic procedure?
A
Aseptic
8
Q
Six stages of chain of infection?
A
Infectious agent Reservoir Portal of exit Mode of transmission Portal of entry Susceptible host
