Log 2 - Infection Control

Question 1

What is an infection

Answer 1

The invasion of the body’s natural barriers by microscopic organisms, bacterial, fungal, viral or parasitic - which multiply to create symptoms

Question 2

Methods Infections Spread

Answer 2

1. Airborne Droplets

2. Hand to hand - skin to skin contact

Question 3

What is a Pandemic

Answer 3

Occurs when a new strain of influenza virus spreads from person to person throughout the world

Question 4

What is opportunistic infection

Answer 4

when a bacterium or virus that causes a particular infection and may not be harmful to a healthy individual, puts at greater risk people with suppressed immune systems

Question 5

Hand Washing - 3 types

Answer 5

1. Social - use of liquid or bar soap covers needed
2. Hygienic - use of antibacterial liquid or alcohol-based hand antiseptics (before and after every patient) 20-30 seconds at a time
3. Surgical scrub

Question 6

Sterilization

Answer 6

All forms of microbial life are completely eliminated or destroyed

Question 7

Disinfection definition

Answer 7

Reduces the number of vegetative micro-organisms but is not necessarily fully effective against bacterial spores or viruses.

Question 8

Low Level Disinfection

Answer 8

95% water combined with 5% household bleach

Question 9

Intermediate Level Disinfection

Answer 9

70% Rubbing alcohol (isopropyl) and ethyl alcohol

Question 10

High Level Disinfection

Answer 10

Hydrogen peroxide 3%