reducing the spread of infection

Question 1

name 3 ways to prevent spreading infection

Answer 1

1. washing your hands
2. removing jewellery
3. no nail polish

Question 2

how does washing your hands prevent the spread of infection?

Answer 2

it kills all of the bacteria on your hands

Question 3

how does using hand gel prevent the spread of infection?

Answer 3

removes bacteria from service users and service workers hands

Question 4

how does ‘covering open wounds’ prevent the spread of infection?

Answer 4

covering open wounds will prevent any bacteria entering or leaving the wound

Question 5

how does ‘covering/ tying up your hair’ prevent the spread of infection?

Answer 5

covering/ tying your hair back will prevent any bacteria leaving your hair

Question 6

how does ‘not wearing jewllery’ prevent the spread of infection?

Answer 6

prevents the skin warming up; increasing the growth of bacteria

Question 7

how does ‘not wearing nail polish’ prevent the spread of infection?

Answer 7

prevents any nail vanish chipping off into the service users food

Question 8

why should you ‘wear appropriate protective clothing’?

Answer 8

stops the spread of infection:

• wearing a mask around people who are contagious.
• trousers are more appropriate when working with children or lifting; things than a skit.

Question 9

why should you use ‘appropriate hand washing routines;?

Answer 9

prevents spreading and receiving germs

Question 10

why should you ‘regularly shower and wash your hair’?

Answer 10

organisms causing diseases live in the hair and skin so they need to be washed away.

Question 11

why should you ‘regularly brush your teeth’?

Answer 11

bacteria lives in the mouth, to prevent it spreading it needs to be killed

Question 12

why should you ‘use appropriate disposal of tissues/ antiseptic wipes’?

Answer 12

sneezing can increase the spread of infection. any bacteria left lying around from tissues and wipes can cause bacteria to grow and spread.

Question 13

name 3 types of protective clothing?

Answer 13

1. masks
2. aprons
3. gloves

Question 14

why should you wear a mask, to prevent spreading infection?

Answer 14

prevents the spread of bacteria through the respiratory route

Question 15

why should you wear gloves to prevent the spread of infection?

Answer 15

the latex creates a barrier preventing the spread of infection and they can be easily disposed after use

Question 16

why should you wear an apron to prevent the spread of infection?

Answer 16

the latex creates a barrier preventing the spread of bacteria, and they can be easily disposed after use.

Question 17

why should you have appropriate foot wear?

Answer 17

to maintain support and comfort whilst working. they should also be kept clean to prevent bacteria spreading