infection prevention and control ch 29 Flashcards

1
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4 factors influencing infection

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  • age
  • nutritional status
  • stress
  • disease process
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older adults

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  • immune senescence-deterioration of immune system function

- less lymphocyte production

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3
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localized infection

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pain, tenderness, warmth, and redness

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4
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systemic infection

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infection affects entire body

can be fatal if undetected and untreated

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5
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contact precautions

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  • gown and gloves
  • dispose/disinfect items in room
  • dedicated equipment
  • double bag linens and trash-label contaminated
  • pt wears mask if leaving room
  • standard precautions
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6
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droplet precautions

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-standard and contact precautions
surgical mask
dedicated care equipment
private room
eye protection
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7
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airborne precautions

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negative airflow airborne infection isolation room
N95 respirator or mask
standard and contact precautions
clean gown and gloves

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8
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protective environment

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special room w positive airflow

pt wears mask when outside room

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9
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standard precautions

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hand hygiene

gloves and gown when contact with pt

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10
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basic medical asepsis

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break chain of infection used on all pts

-hands, barrier techniques, routine cleaning

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11
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surgical asepsis

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sterile technique prevents contamination of open wound, isolate operative area from unsterile environment, surgery

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12
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handwashing

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vigorous rubbing w soap
rinse warm water 15 sec
fingertips down
dry from fingertips to forearms
use clean towel to turn off water
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