Nursing Quiz 1 Flashcards
“Often referred to as the ‘clean technique’, includes procedures such as hand washing, frowning, wearing gloves, and disinfecting”
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Medical Asepsis
“Precautions that prevent the spread of diseases by minimizing the risk of exposure or transmission as much as possible. They are used with every patient”
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Standard precautions
- Infectious agent (Virus/bacterium/parasite)
- Source of infection (Human/animal/inanimate object)
- Portal of exit (cough/blood/diarrhea)
- Mode of transmission (Physical contact/airborne/droplet)
- Portal of entry (Nonintact skin/Respiratory tract/GI tract/GU tract)
- Susceptible host (Immunosuppressed/Trauma/Surgery)
Six main components in the Chain of Infection
- Identify the specific component in the ‘Chain of Infection’ that the nurse can break or stop the spread of microorganisms?
Mode of transmission
- What is the most effective method to break the chain of infection and stop the spread of microorganisms?
Frequent hand washing
- When is soap and water the most appropriate method to decontaminate hands?
- Hands are visibly soiled
- Presence of infections
- Before and after eating
- After using the restroom
- When preparing for a surgical procedure
When is an alcohol-based hand sanitizer acceptable to use?
All other times except for the ones with hand washing
- Bed in low position
- Bed wheels locked
- Call light within reach of the patient
- Side rails up x 2
Four bed safety checks
- Wash hands before and after care
- Gather supplies
- Introduce self and others
- Identify patient with two identifiers
- Explain procedure
- Provide privacy
- Use good body mechanics
- Provide patient safety
8 Critical Elements of Principle-Based Procedures.
What is one of the leading causes of death in the US?
Medical errors and healthcare associated infections
“Infections or diseases spread from a healthcare provider or nurse to a patient due to insufficient hand washing/and or protection”
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Healthcare associated infections
