Infection Prevention Flashcards
Infection prevention is
A set of methods used to prevent the spread of disease
When pathogens enter the bloodstream and move throughout the body, a ________ has occurred.
Systemic infection
One sign of a localized infection is
Drainage from a wound or cavity
An object can be called clean if
It has not been contaminated with pathogens
______ destroy pathogens but not all pathogen’s, while ______ destroyers all microorganisms, including those that form spores.
Disinfection, sterilization
Making an area or object free of all microorganisms is called
Surgical asepsis
Before a nursing assistant leaves a dirty utility room, what must you do to avoid transferring pathogens to other areas of the facility?
Wash her hands
How many links in the chain of infection must be broken to prevent infection?
One
A causative agent is
A pathogen or microorganism that causes disease
Infection prevention for the portal of exit link in the chain of infection could include
Covering the mouth when sneezing
In which of the following parts of the body are mucous membranes found?
Genitals
A susceptible host is
An uninfected person who could get sick
Which of the following is a reason that people are at greater risk for infection as they get older?
Elderly people are hospitalized more often.
Which of the following increases the risk of infection in older adults?
Catheter use
Standard precautions means
Treating all blood, body fluids, and mucous membranes as if they were infected
With whom should A nursing assistant use standard precautions?
With every resident in his care
Under standard precautions, the term body fluids includes
Urine
Which of the following statements is true of gloves?
Gloves should be worn when performing care on a resident who has broken skin.
A mask and goggles should be worn
If contact with splashing or sprayed blood or bodily fluids is likely
The most important thing a nursing assistant can do to prevent the spread of disease is to
Wash her hands
Hand hygiene is
Washing hands with either plain or anti-septic soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rubs
When washing hands, a nursing assistant should use friction for
At least 20 seconds
Which of the following is the proper order to don personal protective equipment?
Put on gown, mask, goggles, and gloves
When handling dirty linen, a nursing assistant should
Wear gloves
Where is the best place to dispose of sharps?
In a puncture-proof biohazard container
What should a nursing assistant do if he spills a substance on his body?
Immediately wash the area using the proper cleaning agent
Droplets normally do not travel more than
6 feet
Which of the following is true of transmission-based precautions?
They are practiced in addition to standard precautions.
Why would a resident be in isolation?
Because the resident requires transmission based precautions
How should residents in isolation be treated?
They should be listened to and encouraged to share their feelings and concerns.
What is one responsibility of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration?
To make rules to protect workers from hazards on the job
How are blood borne diseases transmitted?
By contact with blood or body fluids
What is one way that HIV is spread?
By contact with an infected person’s blood
Which of the following statements is true of hepatitis B?
The vaccine for HBV helps prevent the disease.
What is the best way to control methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
Through proper handwashing
