SICP

Question 1

What are the 6 points in the chain of infection cycle?

Answer 1

Agent
Reservoir
Portal of Exit
Mode of transmission
Portal of entry
Susceptible host

Question 2

What are WHO’s 5 moments for hand hygiene?

Answer 2

Before touching patient
Before aseptic procedure
After body fluid exposure risk
After touching patient
After touching patient surroundings

Question 3

What is the procedure used with actichlor following a blood spillage?

Answer 3

1 tablet/ 100mls of water (10, 000ppm)
contact time 2mins followed by cleaning area with detergent wipe

Question 4

What is the actichlor dilution used for general cleaning?

Answer 4

1 tablet/ 1 litre of water (1000ppm)
contact time 5 minutes

Question 5

What is the concentration of actichlor used for cleaning bodily fluids APART from urine?

Answer 5

1000ppm (0.1%)

Question 6

What is considered the patient zone?

Answer 6

dental chair + immediate surrounding area

Question 7

What are the 10 elements of SICPs?

Answer 7

1. Assess pt for infection risk + ensure they are cared for in a safe place
2. Practice good hand hygiene
3. Cover nose + mouth when coughing/sneezing
4. Wear suitable PPE
5. Keep all reusable care equipment clean + well maintained
6. Keep care environment clean + tidy
7. Safely handle used linen
8. Safely clean up all blood + body fluid spillages
9. Dispose of all household + care activity waste
10. Take corrective action if injured/ exposed to blood + body fluids

Question 8

How long can some germs live on surfaces?

Answer 8

up to 48hrs

Question 9

What are care equipment classified as?

Answer 9

Single use
Reusable invasive equipment
Reusable non-invasive/communal equipment