Infection Control Flashcards
Stages of an infection (4) and description.
Incubation: interval between pathogen entering body and presentation of first finding.
Prodromal stage: interval from onset of general findings to more distinct ones – pathogen multiplies
Illness stage: Interval when findings specific to infection occur
Convalescence: Interval when acute findings disappear. recover takes days to months
Wash hands with soap and water, not alcohol for?
C. Diff
Airborne precaution pathogen examples (3)
Measles
Varicella
TB
Airborne precaution requirements (5)
Private room
N95 masks for caregivers and visitors
Negative pressure airflow 6-12 changes per hour
Full face protection is spraying a possibility
Client should wear mask when outside room
Droplet precaution pathogen examples (5)
Influenzae Rubella Pertussis Mumps Plague Adenovirus
Droplet precaution requirements (3)
Private room (or room with clients with same disease).
Masks for caregivers & visitors
Client should wear mask when outside room
Contact precaution pathogen examples (6)
RSV Shigella Herpes Scabies Impetigo MDROs
Contact precaution requirement (3)
Private room (or room with clients with same disease).
Gloves & gowns worn by caregivers and visitors.
Disposal of soiled items into single nonporous bag.
Protective Isolation client examples (2)
Immunocompromised clients
Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT)
Protective Isolation requirements (4)
Private room
Positive airflow 12 or more exchanges/hr
HEPA filtration for incoming air
Mask for client when out of room
Disinfection
Cleans instruments so that almost all micro-organisms are eradicated.
Sterilization
Cleans instruments so that all micro-organisms are eradicated.
Surgical asepsis
Techniques that ensure the sterility of items that come into contact with client.
Medical asepsis
Techniques that reduce the presence of disease-causing micro organisms on surfaces.
