Infection Prevention and Control Flashcards
1
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Infection
A
When a pathogen INVADES TISSUE and multiplies
2
Q
Colonization
A
microorganisms in a host but without invasion or damage
3
Q
Communicable
A
transmittable
4
Q
Syptomatic vs asymptonmatic
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Shows signs of infections vs does not show signs
5
Q
Virulence
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Ability to cause disease
6
Q
Main ways of prevention/control?
A
- HAND HYGIENE
- Barriers
- Antiseptics/disinfections
- Immunizations/meds
- Pt care
7
Q
What’s the most important action for disease prevention?
A
HAND HYGIENE
8
Q
When do you hand hygiene?
A
- Before touching pt
- Before clean/aeseptic procedure
- After body fluid exposure
- After touching pt
- After touching pt’s surroundings
9
Q
Whatre out natural defense mechanisms?
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- Skin
- Mouth
- Eyes
- Resp. Tract
- Ur. Tract
- GI tract
- Vagina
10
Q
Chain of infection
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- Infectious Agent
- Reservoirs
- Portal of Exit
- Means of Transmission
- Portal of Entry
- Susceptible Host
11
Q
Means of Transmission
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- Direct Contact
- Indirect Contact: Fomites (objects)
- Respiratory: Air
- Vector: Insect
12
Q
What’re the high touch areas for indirect contact?
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-Bed linens and other furniture/immediate environment
- Handles
- IV Poles
- BP, Pulse Ox, and stethoscope
- Accudata Machines
13
Q
Whatre the 2 types of disinfecting wipes?
A
- Hydrogen Peroxide in most situations (1 min)
- If C-Difficile is EVER EVEN SUSPECTED then use bleach wipes instead (3 min)
14
Q
Common Ports of Entry
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- GI-GU tract
- Mucous Membranes
- Skin Integrity Disruptions
- Resp. Tract
- Eyes
