Infection control Flashcards
1
Q
Standard precautions
A
applies to all patient
reduce the risk of transmission of microorganisms
e.g. hand hygiene / use PPE / respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette
2
Q
Transmission-based precautions
A
Contact/ airborne/ droplet precautions
Contact: direct / indirect ( single room / cohorting / gloves / gown / dedicated equipment)
Droplet ( single room/ cohorting/ surgical mask/ cough etiquette)
Airborne (N95/ negative pressure room )
3
Q
Factors Increase suspectibilty
A
age
heredity
Level of stress
nutritional status
current medical therapy
pre-existing disease process
compromised host
4
Q
Disposal of waste
A
Black : domestic waste
yellow: clinical waste
red: contaminated sharps
Green : documents
