infection control

Question 1

clean technique

Answer 1

includes handwashing and non-sterile gloves

Question 2

sterile technique

Answer 2

free of microorganisms
- full sterile PPE

Question 3

chain of infection

6

Answer 3

1. infectious agent
2. reservoir
3. portal of exit
4. mode of transmission
5. portal of entry
6. susceptible host

Question 4

asepsis

Answer 4

keep an area/object free from microorganisms

Question 5

5 moments of hand hygiene

Answer 5

1. before touching patient/entering room
2. before aseptic procedure
3. after body fluid exposure
4. after touching patient
5. after touching patient surroundings/exiting room

Question 6

primary prevention

Answer 6

protects against a disease before signs and symptoms appear
- health education
- immunizations
- wearing masks
- exercise program with goal of disease prevention
- smoking cessation

Question 7

secondary prevention

Answer 7

promotes early detection of disease
- mammograms
- blood pressure checks
- pap smears
- colonoscopies
- STI screening
- x-ray/ultrasound/CT
- vision and hearing screening
- blood glucose screening in pregnancy

Question 8

tertiary prevention

Answer 8

activities in the convalescence of disease