Infection Control Flashcards

1
Q

Name the 5 moments for hand hygiene?

A
  1. Before touching a patient
  2. Before clean/aseptic procedure
  3. After body fluid exposure risk
  4. After touching a patient
  5. After touching patient surroundings
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2
Q

How far can respiratory secretions form sneezing travel to reach people?

A

5 metres away

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3
Q

How far can respiratory secretions from coughing travel to reach people?

A

2 metres

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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.

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