HAIs & Infection Progression - Chap 20

Question 1

Technique used to prevent or to limit the spread of infection

Answer 1

isolation

Question 2

measure used in high-risk situations to prevent infection for seriously immunocompromised patients

Answer 2

protective isolation

Question 3

Protective Isolation Precautions

Answer 3

Hand Hygiene
Private room w/ HEPA filter
No fresh fruits, veggies or flowers bc they harbor fungus
No rectal temps
Limited visitation

Question 4

A ____ is transmissible btwn one person and another

Answer 4

communicable disease

Question 5

when an agent is passed w/ ease from one person to the next

Answer 5

contagious

Question 6

Can a patient be contagious at all phases of infection?

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

Stages of infection

Answer 7

Incubation
Prodromal
Illness
Convalescence

Question 8

the time between the pathogen’s entrance into host and the appearance of syx

Answer 8

incubation

Question 9

time characterized by nonspecific syx like nausea, fever, weakness, or aches and pains. nonspecific, cluster of syx and the order of their appearance often help in the dx of the disease.

Answer 9

prodromal

Question 10

phase of an illness occurs when specific syx appear; syx may also subside

Answer 10

acute illness phase

Question 11

recovery phase; body systems return to normal; Antibodies begin to appear in the person’s blood.

Answer 11

Convalescence

Question 12

pt education to stay healthy & prevent infection

Answer 12

health promotion

Question 13

Common sites of HAI

Answer 13

Pneumonia,
Central line associated blood infection (CLABSI),
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia
CDiff
CAUTI
MDROS
BLOOD STREAM INFECTION

Question 14

Ways to prevent HAIs?

Answer 14

Hand hygiene
Chlorhexidine WIping

Question 15

The longer that you are at hospital, more you’re at risk for HAI. T or F

Answer 15

True

Question 16

Risks Factors of HAIs

Answer 16

Environment/ health setting bc they are reservoirs of organisms that pose threats to ppl who have decreased infection resistance.

Treatment Plans - affect immune response/ predispose patients to infection

Patient resistance/ Changes in the physical or psychological status of a patient affect how they respond to infection-

Question 17

Organizations that have infection control programs that organize, control an develop policies and procedures

Answer 17

JCAHO
CDC regulations

Question 18

To prevent the spread of MDRO infections, it is important to …

Answer 18

• ensure that the right antibiotic is prescribed for the right organism
• ensure dosing is given as prescribed
• ensure treatment is completed
• follow standard precautions and proper isolation