mindmap 1 Flashcards
1
Q
indirect contact disease transmission
A
sneezing on hands, touching door handle
2
Q
direct contact disease transmission
A
bodily fluid, blood, vomit, saliva
3
Q
standard universal precaution
A
assume every patient is infected, protects staff from inoculation and contamination risk
4
Q
5 causes of cross infection
A
- incorrect usage of PPE
- unsafe sharps handling
- not immunised
- lack of knowledge
- not cleaning spillages properly
5
Q
5 prevention methods of cross infection
A
- good hand hygiene
- full PPE
- fully vaccinated
- infection control procedures
- correct waste management
6
Q
PPE?
A
- disposable gloves
- face mask
- eye protection
- heavy duty gloves
- apron
- uniform
- bare elbows down
7
Q
DUWL
A
dental unit water lines
- 20/30 seconds between patients
- 2 mins start and end of day
- prevents build up of biofilm
8
Q
explain zoning
A
- clean to dirty cleaning work flow
- protective barriers for equipment
- designated cleaning areas
9
Q
Records
A
- washer disinfector records
- surgery checklists
- maintenance and testing
- keep records for at least 5 years
