Infection Control Flashcards

1
Q

What is another word for infection diseases?

A

Communicable diseases

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2
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Definition of infection?

A

Condition when microorganisms cause injury to the host

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3
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What is colonization?

A

Condition when microorganisms are present but cause no damage to the host

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4
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What are the 4 stages of Infection?

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  1. Incubation period
  2. Prodromal stage
  3. Acute stage
  4. Resolution
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5
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Why would a normal temperature reading not be considered normal for an elderly client?

A

They have a lower baseline temperature, so an elevated temperature on them might be in the normal range of younger client

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6
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What is an infection control precaution?

A

Physical measures designed to curb spread of infections

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7
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What are the two infection control precautions?

A
  1. Standard precautions

2. Transmission Based Precautions

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What are standard precautions?

A

Measures that reduce infection risk from both recognized and unrecognized infection sources

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9
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What is another term for standard precautions?

A

Universal precautions

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10
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When are standard precautions used?

A

When dealing with care with all clients in all settings

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11
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What are the 3 new standard precaution recommendations by the CDC?

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  1. Respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette
  2. Safe injection practices
  3. Lumbar puncture procedures
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12
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What are the 5 precautions for care of all clients?

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  1. Wash hands
  2. Wear gloves
  3. Wear mask
  4. Wear gown
  5. Sharps disposal
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What are transmission based precautions?

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Measures taken to prevent the spread of highly infectious agents when there is a known Or suspected route of transmission

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14
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What are the 3 types of Transmission based precautions?

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  1. Airborne
  2. Droplet
  3. Contact
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15
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Client placement for airborne precaution

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Negative pressure room, private room or room with similar client

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16
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Protection measures of airborne precautions

A

standard precautions, N-95 respirator,

17
Q

Examples of airborne precaution infections

A

TB, Measles, Chickenpox, SARS

18
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Client placement for droplet precaution

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Private room or someone with similar ailment, distance not less than 3 feet

19
Q

Protection measures of droplet precautions

A

Standard precautions, wear mask when within 3 feet of client

20
Q

Examples of droplet precaution infections

A
Influenza
Rubella
Whooping cough
meningitis 
pnumonia