Prevention And Control

Question 1

The single most important action for preventing infections

&

essential action

Answer 1

Hand hygiene & friction

Question 2

Barrier techniques

Answer 2

Masks
Gowns
Gloves
Goggles
Etc

Question 3

Antiseptics

Answer 3

Used on skin, to kill or stop the growth of microbes (hand washing)

Question 4

Disinfectants

Answer 4

Used on inanimate objects (alcohol and chlorine)

Question 5

Immunizations

Answer 5

Can be controversial

Question 6

Medications

Answer 6

Used to treat many infections

Question 7

Conscientious patient care

Answer 7

Keep the enviorment clean

Question 8

Healthcare-Association Infections are also called

Answer 8

Nosocomial Infections

Question 9

Nosocomial Infections

Answer 9

10th leading cause of death

Question 10

What do healthcare associated infections do within the hospital

Answer 10

-Increased morbidity & mortality of patients
-increased cost to the organizatoin
-decreased trust

Question 11

What is our professional ability & to whom

Answer 11

-patients
-ourselves
-coworkers
-organization
-profession