Standard and transmission-based Precaution for bloodborne pathogen Flashcards

1
Q

What are the two pathogens that doesn’t have a best defence?

A

Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

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2
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It cannot survive without HBV

A

Hepatitis D Virus (HDV)

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3
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When can contamination occur?

A
  1. A contaminated needle or sharp object pierces the skin
  2. Body fluids or blood splashes on the open areas of the body
  3. Cut, scratches, or abrasions of the health worker has made contact with blood or fluid of an infected patient
  4. Human bite cuts the skin
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4
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For how many seconds do we need to wash an injury caused by a sharp object?

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using soap and water, wash it for at least 30 seconds

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5
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For mucous membrane exposure, what do we wash them with and for how long?

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Flush with water or saline for at least 10 minutes

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6
Q

For surface decontamination, what is the ratio of the bleach solution that we need to use?

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1:10 bleach solution

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7
Q

It is any material that could be harmful to one’s health?

A

Biohazard

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8
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It is used to prevent and protect clinical laboratories from harmful incidents caused by laboratory specimens that are potential biohazards

A

biosafety

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9
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It is used to prevent and protect clinical laboratories from harmful incidents caused by laboratory specimens that are potential biohazards

A

biosafety

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10
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What is airborne?

A

It is from splashes and aerosols during centrifuge and aliquot.

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11
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Hands are not sanitized before handling food

A

Ingestion

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12
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What is Non-intact Skin?

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it is a contamination through breaks or cuts in the skin

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13
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How do we treat non-intact skin?

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by covering skins breaks or cuts with non-permeable bandages

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14
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It is exposure through the skin due to injuries from needlesticks and other sharp objects

A

Percutaneous

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15
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It is an infection through mucous membranes of the mouth and nose and the conjuntiva of the eyes

A

Permucosal

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16
Q

What to do if an electric shock occurs

A
  1. Remove the source of electricity using a non-conductive object or simply turn off the source of electricity
  2. As k for medical assistance
  3. Start CPR if necessary
  4. Keep the victim warm
17
Q

What does the Class A fire involves?

A

Common combustibles such as wood, paper, cloth, rubber, trash, and plastics

18
Q

What does Class B fire involves?

A

Flammable liquids such as solvents, oil, gasoline, paints, lacquers and other oil-based products

19
Q

What does the Class C involves?

A

Energized electrical equipment such as wiring, controls, motors, machinery or appliances

20
Q

What does Class D fire involves?

A

Combustible metals such as magnesium, lithium and titatnium

21
Q

What does Class K fire involves?

A

Combustible cooking media such as oils and grease commonly found in commercial kitchens

22
Q

In radiation, exposure depends on what?

A

time and distance, and protection

23
Q

How can radiation be measured?

A

When the patient is injected with radiographic dye used in diagnostics

24
Q

It is used in cleaning reagents, adding preservatives in 24-hour during containers

A

Chemicals

25
Q

during chemical exposure, for how long do we wash our eyes?

A

at least 15 minutes

26
Q

A procedure done during emergency cases such as when a person is in cardiac arrest

A

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

27
Q

What are the common symptoms of shock?

A
  • Pale, cold and clammy skin
  • Rapid and weak pulse
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