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Medical Handwashing Flashcards

1
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The scrubbing of hands thoroughly to remove dirt and microorganisms

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Handwashing

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2
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Invasion and growth of microorganisms in the body

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Infection

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Infection acquired in the hospital setting

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Nosocomial Infection

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Touching a clean or sterile surface with unsterile object that might contain pathogenic microorganisms

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Contaminate

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5
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The state of being free from disease causing microorganisms

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Asepsis

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Microorganisms or infectious agent capable of producing a disease

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Pathogens

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A substance that stops or slows down the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses,and fungi on the skin surface (alcohol, hand sanitizer, betadine solution)

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Antiseptic

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Chemicals that kill bacteria, viruses, and fungi on nonliving surfaces(lysol, muriatic acid, chlorine)

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Disinfectant

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9
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The infection control practice used to prevent contamination and transmission of microorganisms

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Aseptic technique

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10
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Use practices to reduce the number, growth and spread of the microorganisms on the hands, referred to as the clean technique

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Medical handwashing

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A surgical hand scrub is done to remove microorganisms from the hands as possible before a sterile procedure, also called sterile technique

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Surgical handwashing

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Purposes of medical handwashing

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To reduce the number of microorganisms on the hands
To reduce the risk of transmission of microorganisms to clients
To reduce the risk of cross contamination among clients
To reduce the risk of transmission of infectious organisms to oneself

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13
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Chain of infection

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How germs get in
Next sick person
Germs
Where germs live
How germs get out
Germs get around

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How germs get in

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Mouth
Cuts in the skin
Eyes

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Next sick person

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Babies, children, elderly, people with a weakened immune system, unimmunized people, anyone

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Germs

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Bacteria, Viruses, Parasites

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Where germs live

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People, animals/pets, wild animals, food, soil, water

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How germs get out

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Mouth, cuts in the skin, during diapering and toileting stool

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Germs get around

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Contact(hands, toy, sand), Droplets(speak,sneeze,cough)

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An infection that affects only one body part or organ-signs of infection: redness, tenderness, swelling/inflammation, pain and loss of function of affected part

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Localized

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Sepsis, is an infection that affects the entire body and involves multiple organs

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Systemic

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The time from exposure to an infectious agent until the onset of symptoms, the exact time frame of incubation depends on the causative agent

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Incubation period

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Refers to the period after incubation and before the characteristic symptoms of infection occur, during this period the infections agent continues to invade and multiply in the host. A client may also be infectious to other persons at this time

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Prodromal stage

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When the client is manifesting specific symptoms of an infectious process

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Illness stage

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The period or time from when an acute symptom begin to disappear until the client returns to the previous state of health

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Convalescence stage

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The act of cleaning one’s hands with soap and water to remove viruses/bacteria/microorganisms, dirt, grease, or other harmful and unwanted substances stuck to the hands

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Medical Handwashing

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Washing hands with soap and water, or other detergents containing an antiseptic agent

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Antiseptic Hand Hygiene

28
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Applying an antiseptic hand rub to reduce or inhibit the growth of microorganisms without the need of using water and requiring no rinsing or drying with towels or other devices

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Alcohol based hand rub

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Surgical scrub is an important procedure required to reduce the risk of contamination by microorganisms during operative procedures. The surgical scrub involves first decontaminating the hands, then donning a sterile surgical gown and pair of sterile gloves

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Surgical handwashing/scrubbing

30
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Recommends washing hands for at least 20 seconds

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World Health Organization

31
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Wash hands before and after caring for any sick person

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TRUE

32
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Wash hands_____,_______,and_______ preparing food

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Before,during, after

33
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Wash hands before eating

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TRUE

34
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Wash hands _____ using the toilet(for urination, defecation, menstrual hygiene)

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After

35
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Wash hands _____ helping someone who just used the toilet

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After

36
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Wash hands after blowing one’s nose or coughing/sneezing

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TRUE

37
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Wash hands _____ touching an animal, animal feed or animal waste

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After

38
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Wash hands after touching garbage

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TRUE

39
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The world health organization defines critical moments for health care worker hand hygiene using

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“My 5 moments for hand hygiene” approach

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My 5 moments for hand hygiene approach

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Before touching a patient
Before aseptic procedures
After body fluid exposure/risk
After touching a patient

41
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Plain soap and water

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Good

42
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Antimicrobial soap & water

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Better

43
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Alcohol based hand rub

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Best

44
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Promotes the use of alcohol based hand rubs

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Center for disease control and prevention

45
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Why is alcohol based hand rub best in killing bacteria?

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They kill bacteria more effectively and quickly
They are less damaging to skin
They require less time
Bottle can be placed at the point of care so they are more accessible

46
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Fingernails and jewelry during handwashing

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Keep natural nail tips less than 1/4 inch in length
No artificial nails or extenders
Removal of all jewelry

47
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Common missed areas when handwashing

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Between the fingers
Around the fingernails
Back of the thumb

48
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5 types of faucet controls

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Hand operated handles
Elbow controls
Knee levers
Foot pedals
Infrared controls

49
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WHO RECOMMENDED HAND HYGIENE TECHNIQUE

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Hand rub/hand wash
15-20 seconds

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