Infection Control

Question 1

When do you need to use soap not alcohol gel?

Answer 1

Visibly dirty
D&V
Known or suspected gi infection

Question 2

Who do you need to legally report all sharps injuries and near misses to?

Answer 2

Employer

Question 3

Order of donning PPE

Answer 3

Gown
Mask
Eye protection
Gloves

Question 4

Order of removal PPE?

Answer 4

Gloves
Alcohol gel to hands
Gown
Eye protection
Mask
Wash with soap

Question 5

Blood or bodily fluids spill how do you manage?

This includes amniotic fluid, semen, vaginal secretions, breast milk

Answer 5

Chlorine releasing granules to spill (spill kit) or if not available 10,000 ppm available chlorine onto towels and cover spill

3 mins

Discard into waste bag

Wash with towels and detergent
Dry
Discard
Wash hands

Question 6

Spill with only urine/faeces/vomit/sputum?

Answer 6

Paper towels
Decontaminate with 1000ppm available chlorine
Wash area general detergent
Dry
Wash hands