Lesson 5 Preventing Infection Flashcards
Asepsis is
A condition in which no living disease-causing microorganisms are present
A drug that kills microbes that cause infection is:
An antibiotic
Items are sterilized by steam in:
An autoclave
The process of becoming unclean is:
Contamination
A disease caused by pathogens that spread easily is:
A communicable disease
At the start a bed bath, Mrs. Smith takes a washcloth to clean her perineal area and then puts it back into the basin of water. The nurse aide should:
Clean the basin and replace the water
All body fluids are considered infectious EXCEPT
Sweat
During dinner, an HIV-positive client accidentally breaks a glass and cuts himself. What is the proper procedure?
Block off the area until it can be cleaned
Which of the following is NOT a precaution for a patient in respiratory isolation?
Mask
Gown
Private room
Special air system
Gown
When caring for a patient with MRSA, a nurse aide should wear
A gown and gloves