Module B: Make-up Work Flashcards
Host
an animal or a person
Medical Asepsis
absent of pathogens and non-pathogens
Aerobic
requires oxygen to survive
HAI
healthcare-associated infection
Norovirus
contagious GI illness
The Infectious Agent
chain of infection that makes a person sick
Carrier
can transmit pathogens to another person
Disinfected
absent of pathogens and non-pathogens
Standard Precautions
precautions designed to be used for all patients to decrease the risk of spreading a disease
Non-pathogen
microorganism that will not cause illness, infection, or disease
Sterilized
free of pathogens
Contact Precautions
precautions that prevent the spread of harmful germs by direct contact
Droplet Precautions
precautions that prevent the harmful spread of germs by the air (3 feet)
Airborne Precautions
precautions that prevent the harmful spread of germs in the air at a distance
Systemic Infections
infections that affects an entire body
the portal of exit
anyway a harmful germ escapes the reservoir
the portal of entry
a body opening that allows harmful germs to enter
mode of transmission
how harmful germs travel
anaerobic
does not need oxygen to survive
reservoir
place where harmful germs live and grow
What is the number one mode of transmission?
hands
What are the requirements for microorganism to grow?
warmth, dark, moisture, tissue to feed on, some need oxygen , some don’t
What is hepatitis?
HepB is a disease of the liver caused by a virus.
How long can the Hepatitis B virus live outside the body on equipment?
7 days
What PPE must be worn when a resident is in:
contact isolation
gloves and gown
What PPE must be worn when a resident is in:
droplet isolation
gloves and mask
What PPE must be worn when a resident is in:
airborne isolation
gloves and respirator
How is HIV transmitted from person to person?
sharing contaminated needles, contaminated finger stick devices, direct contact with blood from and infected person
List signs and symptoms of a systemic infection.
- fever
- chills
- fatigue
- nausea
- vomiting
- confusion
List 4 signs and symptoms of a bladder infection. (cystitis)
- fever
- chills
- pain while urinating
- urine may smell or look like it has blood in it.
The following are synonyms for medical asepsis *mark those that apply.
- CLEAN TECHNIQUE
- sterile technique
- DISINFECTION
- the absence of all microorganisms
How far can droplets travel?
3 feet
Where does bacteria grow best in or on?
a mouth, skin fold
warm, dark, moist place
Describe direct contact.
mutual touching of 2 things, people, or organisms which may cause the spread of harmful germs
Describe indirect contact.
harmful germs spread by an object that has touched body fluids from infected persons
When should gloves be worn?
anytime you think you will come into contact with any body fluids that are not your. (i.e. blood, mucus, skin cuts)
What is the window of time that the flu is contagious?
1 day before showing flu symptoms and then 5-7 days after becoming sick
The six links of the chain of infection and define.
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
What is the Norovirus?
gastrointestinal infection
When can alcohol-based hand rub be used instead of hand washing?
before/after eating
before/after food handling
before/after routine resident care
When should you use soap and water instead of alcohol-based hand rub?
- IF HANDS ARE VISIBLY DIRTY
- AFTER USING REST ROOM
- AFTER REMOVING GLOVES
- AFTER BLOWING NOSE
- AFTER SNEEZING IN HANDS
- before routine resident care
- AFTER CHANGING ADULT BRIEFS
- AFTER CLEANING A SPILL OF BLOOD OR BODY FLUIDS
- BEFORE AND AFTER USING SHARED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
