Infection prophylaxis

Question 1

What is the definition of prophylaxis?

Answer 1

Treatment given or action taken to prevent disease

Question 2

What are the 4 factors associated with infection?

Answer 2

Micro-organisms, host, environment, and previous/current treatment

Question 3

What are three main routes of transmission?

Answer 3

Airborne, direct contact and faecal oral

Question 4

Name some prophylactic measures pre surgery

Answer 4

Operating theatre air quality, sterile equipment, PPE, antibiotic prophylaxis and skin disinfection

Question 5

How is transmission of airborne disease avoided?

Answer 5

Source isolation, filtered air and negative pressure

Question 6

How is transmission of direct contct disease avoided?

Answer 6

Source isolation, ANTT, hand hygeine

Question 7

What are the 4 types of operation cleanliness?

Answer 7

Clean, clean-contaminated, contaminated or purulent

Question 8

What is a common source of infection with joint replacements?

Answer 8

Biofilm