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Infection Control Flashcards

1
Q

freedom from infection or
infectious materials ; includes general
cleanliness

A

asepsis

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2
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denotes the presence of some
microorganisms but absence of
potentially infectious agents

A

clean

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3
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an organism capable of
producing disease

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pathogen

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4
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all practices that
reduce the number and transmission
of pathogens

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medical asepsis

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5
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practices that keep
an area or object free of all
microorganisms
medical hand wash

A

surgical asepsis

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6
Q

hands are
rendered clean to maintain medical
asepsis

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medical hand washing

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7
Q

removal of
as many bacteria as possible from
the hands and arms by
mechanical washing and chemical
disinfection to maintain surgical
asepsis

A

surgical hand washing

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8
Q

measures designed to
prevent the spread of infection or
potentially infectious microorganism

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isolation

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9
Q

– used in the care of all hospitalized
persons regardless of their diagnosis or
possible infection status
- combination of UP and BSI

A

Standard Precautions

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10
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  • to prevent the SPREAD OF
    INFECTION
    ➢ to decrease the RISK of transmitting
    unidentified pathogens
    ➢ obstruct the spread of blood-borne
    pathogens
A

Universal Precaution

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11
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DOES apply to feces, nasal secretions, sputum,
sweat, tears, urine and vomitus UNLESS they contain visible blood

A

Universal Precautions

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12
Q

T or F
If it is dry and sticky and yours, do not touch it.

A

False, if it is wet and sticky and not yours, do not touch it.

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13
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T OR F

DO apply to feces,
nasal secretions, sputum,
sweat, tears, urine and
vomitus UNLESS they
contain visible blood

A

FALSE - DO NOT apply

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14
Q

T OR F

Universal Precautions
- Consider all blood and body
fluids infectious.

A

FALSE - potentially infectious

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15
Q

What type of precaution is “If it is and sticky
and not yours, do not touch it .”

A

Universal Precautions

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16
Q

employs generic infection control precaution

A

Body Substance Isolation (BSI)

17
Q
  • 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
A

Transmission-based Precautions

18
Q

clients with illnesses transmitted by
airborne droplet nuclei smaller than 5
microns (rubeola, varicella, TB)

A

Airborne Precautions

19
Q

clients with illness transmitted by
particle droplets larger than 5 microns
(diphtheria, pertussis, mumps, rubella,
pneumonia)

A

Droplet Precautions

20
Q

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)

A

Contact Precautions

21
Q

What type of PPE

  1. protect the hands
  2. reduces transmission of
    endogenous microorganism to
    individuals receiving care
  3. reduces transmission of
    microorganisms from one
    client or a fomite to another
    client
A

Gloves

22
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Type of Gloves used

catheterization
venipuncture
suctioning
wound dressing (open wounds)
IE

A

Sterile Gloves

23
Q

Type of gloves used

oral hygiene
handling soiled articles
offering bed pan and urinal
perineal care
enema
NGT insertion

A

Clean Gloves

24
Q

Type of PPE

worn during procedures when
the nurse’s uniform is likely to
become soiled

A

Gowns

25
Q

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
A

Face Masks

26
Q

indicated in situations where
body substances may splatter to
face

A

Eyewear

27
Q

Enclose articles contaminated with
pus, blood, body fluids, feces, or
respiratory secretions in a sturdy bag.

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Disposal of Soiled Linen and Equipment

28
Q

Handle soiled linen to a minimum.

A

Disposal of Soiled Linen and Equipment

29
Q

Make sure to disinfect equipment /
devices used on patients.

A

Disposal of Soiled Linen and Equipment

30
Q

Use care when collecting specimens
to avoid contaminating the outside of
the container.

A

Disposal od Soiled Linen and Equipmenr

31
Q

Place disposable needles, syringes,
and “sharps” into puncture-resistant
container.

A

Disposal of Soiled Linen and Equipment

32
Q

Purposes:
1. reduces the number of
microorganisms on the hand
2. reduces the risk of infection

A

Handwashing

33
Q

These equipments are used for?

bar or liquid soap
running water (water source)
towel (cloth or paper towel)
nail file/orange stick

A

Handwashing

34
Q

4 types of Faucet

A

Hand Operated, Knee Levers Foot Control Infrared, Foot, Pedal

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