Infection Control

Question 1

What is an infection?

Answer 1

A disease that can be spread person to person

Question 2

How can we prevent infection from spreading in the MDRD

Answer 2

By following proper practices and breaking the chain infection

Question 3

What is the chain of infection

Answer 3

A chain in which pathogens multiple
1. Mode of transmission
2. Portal of entry
3. Susceptible host
4. Infectious agent
5. Reservoir
6. Portal of exit

Question 4

What are some methods of transmission?

Answer 4

1. Direct contact
2. Indirect contact
3. Droplet spread
4. Airborne spread
5. Ingestion
6. Sterile vector spread (insects)

Question 5

What are examples of body defenses against infections?

Answer 5

• Unbroken skin
• White blood cells
• Antibodies
• Lymphatic system
• Good health

Question 6

______ should be removed when washing hands

Answer 6

jewelry

Question 7

Use a _________ to turn off the faucet to avoid recontamination

Answer 7

towel

Question 8

How often should scrubs be changed?

Answer 8

Daily and whenever it is soiled during your shift

Question 9

What is surgical asepsis?

Answer 9

A technique used in caring for open wounds in surgical procedures

Question 10

Sterile technique eliminates _____________, including microbial spores

Answer 10

microbes

Question 11

MDR standards include:

Answer 11

• Keeping sterile items dry
• No coughing or sneezing on items
• Monitoring tears, punctures, indicators, and dropped items