Infection Control Flashcards
What are examples of primary prevention?
hand-washing, mask mandates, immunizations
What are examples of secondary prevention?
antibiotics, educate to prevent reinfection
What are examples of tertiary prevention?
tuberculosis, HIV
What is the incubation period?
time of entrance to first symptoms
What is the prodromal stage?
-nonspecific to specific symptoms
-transmission possible
What is convalescence?
acute symptoms disappear
Droplet size
> 5 microns
Airborne size
<5 microns suspended >3ft
What is an example of droplet transmission?
meningitis
What is an example of airborne transmission?
influenza, tuberculosis
Examples of vectors?
mosquito, ticks
Medical asepsis?
clean technique
Surgical asepsis?
sterile technique
What are the special precautions with C Diff?
-bleach cleaners
-soap and water hand hygiene only
What is special about the air in a patient’s room if they have an airborne illness?
negative airflow room
