Hospital Acquired Infections Flashcards
1
Q
What are HAI’s also known as?
A
Nosocomial infections
2
Q
What are the common HAI’s?
A
UTIs Pneumonia Bloodstream infections Infectious diarrhoea Surgical site infections
3
Q
What is reverse barrier nursing?
A
Nursing poor immune status/very old/young/unvaccinated patients before others
4
Q
How far away from other patients should an isolation facility be?
A
At least 5 metres
5
Q
What are the important features of an isolation ward?
A
Dedicated nurse (if possible) PPE available on entrance Disposable equipment/each patient has own equipment Bedding wash bags Minimise owner visits
6
Q
How do multi-resistant infections occur?
A
Immunosuppression
Surgical/medical conditions
Long hospital stays
Invasive devices/implants
7
Q
When should presence of a multi-resistant infection be considered?
A
If patient is not responding to antibiotics or has significant risk factors for infection
8
Q
What is MRSA?
A
Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus
Results in non-healing wounds
Can lead to sepsis if untreated
