Infection Control Flashcards
freedom from infection or
infectious materials ; includes general
cleanliness
asepsis
denotes the presence of some
microorganisms but absence of
potentially infectious agents
clean
an organism capable of
producing disease
pathogen
all practices that
reduce the number and transmission
of pathogens
medical asepsis
practices that keep
an area or object free of all
microorganisms
medical hand wash
surgical asepsis
hands are
rendered clean to maintain medical
asepsis
medical hand washing
removal of
as many bacteria as possible from
the hands and arms by
mechanical washing and chemical
disinfection to maintain surgical
asepsis
surgical hand washing
measures designed to
prevent the spread of infection or
potentially infectious microorganism
isolation
– used in the care of all hospitalized
persons regardless of their diagnosis or
possible infection status
- combination of UP and BSI
Standard Precautions
- to prevent the SPREAD OF
INFECTION
➢ to decrease the RISK of transmitting
unidentified pathogens
➢ obstruct the spread of blood-borne
pathogens
Universal Precaution
DOES apply to feces, nasal secretions, sputum,
sweat, tears, urine and vomitus UNLESS they contain visible blood
Universal Precautions
T or F
If it is dry and sticky and yours, do not touch it.
False, if it is wet and sticky and not yours, do not touch it.
T OR F
DO apply to feces,
nasal secretions, sputum,
sweat, tears, urine and
vomitus UNLESS they
contain visible blood
FALSE - DO NOT apply
T OR F
Universal Precautions
- Consider all blood and body
fluids infectious.
FALSE - potentially infectious
What type of precaution is “If it is and sticky
and not yours, do not touch it .”
Universal Precautions
employs generic infection control precaution
Body Substance Isolation (BSI)
- clients with known or suspected
infections that are spread in one of
three ways: by airborne or droplet
transmission or by contact - used alone or in combination but
always in addition to standard
precaution
Transmission-based Precautions
clients with illnesses transmitted by
airborne droplet nuclei smaller than 5
microns (rubeola, varicella, TB)
Airborne Precautions
clients with illness transmitted by
particle droplets larger than 5 microns
(diphtheria, pertussis, mumps, rubella,
pneumonia)
Droplet Precautions
clients with illness easily transmitted
by direct client contact or by contact
with items in the client’s environment
(infections - GI, skin, respiratory, multi-
drug resistant bacteria)
Contact Precautions
What type of PPE
- protect the hands
- reduces transmission of
endogenous microorganism to
individuals receiving care - reduces transmission of
microorganisms from one
client or a fomite to another
client
Gloves
Type of Gloves used
catheterization
venipuncture
suctioning
wound dressing (open wounds)
IE
Sterile Gloves
Type of gloves used
oral hygiene
handling soiled articles
offering bed pan and urinal
perineal care
enema
NGT insertion
Clean Gloves
Type of PPE
worn during procedures when
the nurse’s uniform is likely to
become soiled
Gowns
Type of PPE
- reduce the risk for transmission by
the droplet, contact and airborne
routes - to be worn by client with the
infection - to be worn by all persons entering
the room of the infected client
Face Masks
indicated in situations where
body substances may splatter to
face
Eyewear
Enclose articles contaminated with
pus, blood, body fluids, feces, or
respiratory secretions in a sturdy bag.
Disposal of Soiled Linen and Equipment
Handle soiled linen to a minimum.
Disposal of Soiled Linen and Equipment
Make sure to disinfect equipment /
devices used on patients.
Disposal of Soiled Linen and Equipment
Use care when collecting specimens
to avoid contaminating the outside of
the container.
Disposal od Soiled Linen and Equipmenr
Place disposable needles, syringes,
and “sharps” into puncture-resistant
container.
Disposal of Soiled Linen and Equipment
Purposes:
1. reduces the number of
microorganisms on the hand
2. reduces the risk of infection
Handwashing
These equipments are used for?
bar or liquid soap
running water (water source)
towel (cloth or paper towel)
nail file/orange stick
Handwashing
4 types of Faucet
Hand Operated, Knee Levers Foot Control Infrared, Foot, Pedal
