Infection Control Flashcards
1
Q
Name the 5 moments for hand hygiene?
A
- Before touching a patient
- Before clean/aseptic procedure
- After body fluid exposure risk
- After touching a patient
- After touching patient surroundings
2
Q
How far can respiratory secretions form sneezing travel to reach people?
A
5 metres away
3
Q
How far can respiratory secretions from coughing travel to reach people?
A
2 metres
4
Q
What should be used to clean up blood spillages?
A
10,000ppm actichlor solution (chlorine-releasing agent) 2 minutes contact, followed by cleaning area with detergent wipe.