Infection Control

Question 1

Sepsis

Answer 1

The presence of pathogenic microorganisms or their toxins in the blood or tissue.

Question 2

Asepsis

Answer 2

Absence of microorganisms that produce disease; the prevention of infection by maintaining a sterile condition

Question 3

Infection

Answer 3

The production of a disease or harmful condition by the entrance of disease producing germs into an organism.

Question 4

Pathogen

Answer 4

A microorganisms that produces disease

Question 5

Nosocomial

Answer 5

Pertaining to or originating in a hospital

Question 6

Chain of Infection

Answer 6

Causative agent, Reservoir, Portal of Exit, Mode of Transmission, Portal of Entry, Susceptible Host

Question 7

Causative Agents

Answer 7

Virus, Bacteria, Fungi, Protozoa

Question 8

Reservoir

Answer 8

A place within which microorganisms can thrive and reproduce. Ex. Humans, animals, inanimate objects

Question 9

Portal of Exit

Answer 9

Place of exit providing a way for the causative agent to leave the reservoir. Ex. In animals respiratory tract, genitourinary tract, and GI tract.

Question 10

Mode of Transmission

Answer 10

The mechanism for transfer of an infectious agent from the reservoir to a susceptible host.

Question 11

4 Modes of Transmission

Answer 11

Contact (indirect & direct), Droplet, Airborne, Vector Borne, Common Vehicle

Question 12

Direct Contact

Answer 12

Person to person, actual physical contact

Question 13

Indirect Contact

Answer 13

Can be due to contaminated object

Question 14

Droplet Contact

Answer 14

Droplets can spread with coughing/sneezing. Up to 3 feet.

Question 15

Airborne

Answer 15

Microorganisms are contained within droplets nuclei or dust particles.Ex. tuberculosis

Question 16

Vector-borne

Answer 16

Mosquitos, flies, etc. Ex. West Nile

Question 17

Portal of Entry

Answer 17

The path by which an infectious agent enters the susceptible host.

Question 18

Portals of Entry

Answer 18

Respiratory tract, GI tract, Genitourinary tract,skin/mucous membranes, Transplacental, Parenteral (blood)

Question 19

Susceptible Host

Answer 19

A person or animal lacking effective resistance to a particular pathogenic agent.

Question 20

Isolation Precautions

Answer 20

Primary purpose is to protect the patient or objects from becoming contaminated or infected by pathogenic microorganisms

Question 21

Medical Asepsis

Answer 21

Techniques desired to keep pathogens confined to a certain area, object, or person. May involve isolation of a patient.

Question 22

(PPE) personal protective equipment

Answer 22

Gloves, Gown, Protective Eye and Face Shield, Masks, Boots, Shor a overs, CPR Shield

Question 23

Standard Precautions

Answer 23

Designed to protect health care workers and patients in a hospital regardless of their diagnosis or infection status

Question 24

Barriers

Answer 24

Gloves, Protective Clothing, Eye Protection, Face Shield, Mask, Mouthpiece, Intubation Device, Resuscitation Bag

Question 25

3 Major Modes of Transmission in the Healthcare Setting

Answer 25

Puncture Wounds, Skin Contact, Mucous Membranes

Question 26

Nosocomial Infection Sites

Answer 26

Surgical Sites, Respiratory, Bone and Joint Infection, CNS, Gastrointestinal System, Skin and Soft Tissue, Blood Steam, UTI, Cadiovascular, Eye/Ear/Throat Mouth Infection, Reproductive System

Question 27

Hand Washing

Answer 27

Use to remove or reduce the number of pathogenic microorganisms on the skin of your hands, wrists, and forearms. Before/After patient treatment. 30 Seconds Minimum.

Question 28

Gloves & Gown with direct contact. Equipment keep inside the room.

Answer 28

Contact Precautions

Question 29

Mask required when working within 3 feet of patient.

Answer 29

Droplet Precautions

Question 30

N-95 Respirator Mask

Answer 30

Airborne Precautions

Question 31

MRSA

Answer 31

Methicillin Resistant S. aureus

Question 32

Contamination

Answer 32

When something goes rendered unclean or unsterile

Question 33

Portals of Exit

Answer 33

Skin: Wounds, Breaks in skinTransplacentalBlood: Needle sticks, Blood transfusions.