SIPCEP Flashcards
1
Q
describe the hand washing process
A
wet hands dispense soap backs of hands with fingers interlaced palms with fingers interlaced back of fingers to palms thumbs fingertips to palms wrists rinse
2
Q
HAI
A
healthcare associated infection
c.difficile and MRSA
3
Q
chain of infection model
A
infectious agent reservoir portal of exit mode of transmission portal of entry susceptible host
4
Q
what is the best method for minimising the risk of spreading respiratory infections when coughing/sneezing
A
catch in disposable tissue
bin tissue
hand hygiene
5
Q
what solution of chlorine is needed when cleaning blood spillages
A
10,000 parts per million or chlorine releasing granules
urine and vomit is 1,000 ppm
