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
- modifications to reduce an asthmatics exposure to allergens
- rehab programs
- palliative care
- surgical interventions
- occupational therapy
- weight management for obesity
- dialysis
- skin care for pressure ulcers

Question 9

hydrocolloid dressing

Answer 9

cushion and dont absorb
- good for pressure ulcers and minor burns as well as nectroic tissue, dry slough, dry and shallow granulation, epithelializing

Question 10

hydrogel dressing

Answer 10

add moisture; used on dry wounds
- good for ulcers and necrotic tissue, dry slough, dry and deep granulation

Question 11

alginate dressings

Answer 11

absorb and help break down dead and wet tissue
- good for stage 3-4 ulcers, surgical incisions, dehisced and tunneling wounds, deep and wet slough

Question 12

foam dressings

Answer 12

very absorbant and non-sticky
- good for bony prominences and areas of friction, wet and shallow slough

Question 13

antimicrobial dressing

Answer 13

have antimicrobial action that help dry things out
- used around traches or surgical incisions

Question 14

bioactive dressing

Answer 14

balance pH and O2 permeability
- prevent excessive drying or exudate accumulation

Question 15

dry wound dressing selection

Answer 15

hydrogel

Question 16

wet wound dressing selection

Answer 16

hydrocolloid, foam