Infection Control Flashcards
1
Q
Give 4 examples of a sharp
A
- needles
- human teeth
- bone fragments
- instruments
2
Q
What is the major risk of a sharps injury?
A
A BBV infection
3
Q
Where should a sharps incident be reported to?
A
DATIX incident reporting
4
Q
What is the sharps injury protocol?
A
- Stop immediately
- Encourage wound to bleed by squeezing under warm water
- Wash thoroughly with soap and warm water
- Cover wound with waterproof dressing
- Inform clinician
- Follow occupational BBV exposure protocol
- Complete DATIX incident reporting form
5
Q
What three viruses have greatest risk of transmission by sharps injury? (In order of highest risk of transmission)
A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
3.HIV
6
Q
What is the estimated risk of hepatitis B transmission by sharps injury?
A
1 in 3
7
Q
What is the estimated risk of hepatitis C transmission by sharps injury?
A
1 in 30
8
Q
What is the estimated risk of HIV transmission by sharps injury?
A
1 in 300
9
Q
Which virus, out of Hep B, Hep C and HIV has a vaccine?
A
Hep B
