Infection Prevention and Control Flashcards
2 examples of portal of exit
openings and orifices
body fluids
5 Developments of Infection
Pathogen
Reservoir Sites
Portal Exit
Mode of Transmission
Susceptible Host
5 modes of transmission
Contact
Droplet
Airborne
Vehicle
Vectorborne
A mode of transmission by insects.
Vectorborne Transmission
A mode of transmission that are heavier than air particles and can only travel 2m before thay fall to the ground.
Droplet Transmission
A mode of transmission that enters into the host via the contaminated source.
Vehicle transmission
a mode of transmission when organisms evaporates until only the nucleus is left; can remain suspended in air current until the air has been exchanged.
Airborne Transmission
Airborne Transmission
Portal of Exit
A place where a pathogen can survive
Hospital Linens
People
Visitors, other patients, nurse and HCP personnel
A reservoir that pathogens require
Food
Oxygen
Water
Temp and pH
Minimal light
An infection acquire after admission to the hospital; antibiotic-resistant bacteria live in the hospital
Non-socomial Infections (hospital acquired infections)
Micro-organisms external to the indiviual’s flora
Exogenous
Micro-organisms that already exist and overgrow in the individual’s flora
Endogenous
Process of Doffing
Remove gloves
Remove gown
Perform hand hygiene
Remove eye protection
Remove mask
Perform hand hygiene
Process of Donning
Perform hand hygiene
Put on gown
Put on mask
Put on eye protection
Put on gloves
