Medical Asepsis Mod 1

Question 1

What can alter your flora?

Answer 1

Antibiotics, tissue damage, medical procedures, changes in diet, poor hygiene, introduction to new pathogens

Question 2

What is the first line of defence?

Answer 2

Skin, mucous membranes (secretions)

Question 3

What is the second line of defence?

Answer 3

White blood cells, anti microbial proteins, inflammatory response

Question 4

What is the third line of defence?

Answer 4

Lymphocytes and antibodies

Question 5

What is in the chain of defence? (6)

Answer 5

1. Infectious agent
2. Reservoir
3. Portal of exit
4. Transmission
5. Portal of entry
6. Host

Question 6

Explain the infectious agent and how to break the chain of infection

Answer 6

Clean contaminated objects, clean, disinfect and sterilize

Question 7

Explain the reservoir and how to break the chain of infection

Answer 7

Perform hand hygiene, control body fluids, change dressings, keep surfaces clean and dry

Question 8

Explain the portal of exit and how to break the chain of infection

Answer 8

RESPIRATORY

Avoid talking, sneezing and coughing over an open wound, use a mask if sick,

Question 9

Explain transmission and how to break the chain of infection

Answer 9

REDUCE SPREADING INFECTION

Perform hand hygiene, don’t let soiled linens and contaminated objects away from you

Question 10

Explain the portal of entry and how to break the chain of infection

Answer 10

SKIN AND MUCUS

Personal hygiene, cover wounds, clean wounds well

Question 11

Explain the host and how to break the chain of infection

Answer 11

Reduce susceptibility to infection, nutrition, rest, immunizations, promote body defences against infection

Question 12

What are guidelines for patient care contact?

Answer 12

Use gloves when in contact with body fluids or open wounds, wash hands constantly