IPC Flashcards
what are some symptoms of c.diff?
- Nausea
- loss of appetite
- diarrhea
What is meant by colonisation?
it means the person is carrying the bacteria but not sick themselves
Why is blood spillage so dangerous?
it can affect others with bbvs
What do micro-organisms need to thrive?
time ph nutrients warm temp water
what is a standard precaution?
infection control practices that prevent the transmissions of diseases
what is the most common work-related source of hep b infection among healthcare workers?
accidental needle stick injuries
what is a pathogen?
a disease producing agent
what is the definition for a vector?
animals such as ticks that spread disease
what is aerobic bacteria?
is bacteria that require oxygen to sustain themselves
Name some ways HIV can be transmitted?
sexual contact
breastmilk
pre-seminal fluid
what is anaerobic bacteria?
a bacteria that does not require oxygen to sustain themselves
When dealing with a covid patient, what colour bin will you use?
yellow clinical risk waste bag
What is the role of HIQA?
insepcting standards and upholidng quality
dealing with an MRSA patient, when should PPE be applied?
outside the patients room
what temp should uniforms be washed at?
60 degrees
is hep b a viral infection?
yes
is covid a viral infection?
yes
is mrsa a viral infection?
no
how should you don ppe?
hand hygiene
apron
face protection such as mask
gloves
what is a standard precaution?
a practice that prevents the spread of diseases are called?
if you have mumps what type of precautions should you implement?
airoborn precautions
what to do if you get a needle stick injury?
bleed it (milk it)
wash it (rinse)
banadage it (cover)
report to head nurse
what bodily fluid is not contagious?
sweat
what is the correct colour clothe for cleaning an operating theatre?
white
