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Module B: Make-up Work Flashcards

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1
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Host

A

an animal or a person

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Medical Asepsis

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absent of pathogens and non-pathogens

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Aerobic

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requires oxygen to survive

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HAI

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healthcare-associated infection

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5
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Norovirus

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contagious GI illness

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The Infectious Agent

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chain of infection that makes a person sick

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Carrier

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can transmit pathogens to another person

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Disinfected

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absent of pathogens and non-pathogens

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Standard Precautions

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precautions designed to be used for all patients to decrease the risk of spreading a disease

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Non-pathogen

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microorganism that will not cause illness, infection, or disease

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Sterilized

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free of pathogens

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Contact Precautions

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precautions that prevent the spread of harmful germs by direct contact

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Droplet Precautions

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precautions that prevent the harmful spread of germs by the air (3 feet)

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Airborne Precautions

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precautions that prevent the harmful spread of germs in the air at a distance

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Systemic Infections

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infections that affects an entire body

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the portal of exit

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anyway a harmful germ escapes the reservoir

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the portal of entry

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a body opening that allows harmful germs to enter

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mode of transmission

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how harmful germs travel

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anaerobic

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does not need oxygen to survive

20
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reservoir

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place where harmful germs live and grow

21
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What is the number one mode of transmission?

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hands

22
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What are the requirements for microorganism to grow?

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warmth, dark, moisture, tissue to feed on, some need oxygen , some don’t

23
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What is hepatitis?

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HepB is a disease of the liver caused by a virus.

24
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How long can the Hepatitis B virus live outside the body on equipment?

A

7 days

25
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What PPE must be worn when a resident is in:

contact isolation

A

gloves and gown

26
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What PPE must be worn when a resident is in:

droplet isolation

A

gloves and mask

27
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What PPE must be worn when a resident is in:

airborne isolation

A

gloves and respirator

28
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How is HIV transmitted from person to person?

A

sharing contaminated needles, contaminated finger stick devices, direct contact with blood from and infected person

29
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List signs and symptoms of a systemic infection.

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  1. fever
  2. chills
  3. fatigue
  4. nausea
  5. vomiting
  6. confusion
30
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List 4 signs and symptoms of a bladder infection. (cystitis)

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  1. fever
  2. chills
  3. pain while urinating
  4. urine may smell or look like it has blood in it.
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The following are synonyms for medical asepsis *mark those that apply.

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  1. CLEAN TECHNIQUE
  2. sterile technique
  3. DISINFECTION
  4. the absence of all microorganisms
32
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How far can droplets travel?

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3 feet

33
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Where does bacteria grow best in or on?

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a mouth, skin fold

warm, dark, moist place

34
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Describe direct contact.

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mutual touching of 2 things, people, or organisms which may cause the spread of harmful germs

35
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Describe indirect contact.

A

harmful germs spread by an object that has touched body fluids from infected persons

36
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When should gloves be worn?

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anytime you think you will come into contact with any body fluids that are not your. (i.e. blood, mucus, skin cuts)

37
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What is the window of time that the flu is contagious?

A

1 day before showing flu symptoms and then 5-7 days after becoming sick

38
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The six links of the chain of infection and define.

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infectious agent - harmful germ that causes an infection
reservoirs - place where harmful germs live, grow, and increase
portal of exit - any way or route that harmful germs escape (sneeze, blood)
mode of transmission - how harmful germs get from place to place (hands)
portal of entry - any body opening of a person that allows harmful germs to enter the body.
susceptible host - person not infected now, but are at risk for becoming the next person infected

39
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What is the Norovirus?

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gastrointestinal infection

40
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When can alcohol-based hand rub be used instead of hand washing?

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before/after eating
before/after food handling
before/after routine resident care

41
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When should you use soap and water instead of alcohol-based hand rub?

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  1. IF HANDS ARE VISIBLY DIRTY
  2. AFTER USING REST ROOM
  3. AFTER REMOVING GLOVES
  4. AFTER BLOWING NOSE
  5. AFTER SNEEZING IN HANDS
  6. before routine resident care
  7. AFTER CHANGING ADULT BRIEFS
  8. AFTER CLEANING A SPILL OF BLOOD OR BODY FLUIDS
  9. BEFORE AND AFTER USING SHARED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

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