Sudden Death Hygiene Requirements Flashcards
1
Q
What items are supplied in the police protective clothing pack?
A
Non-woven isolation gown med-x surgical mask polythene apron polythene overboot circular cap surgical gloves waterproof bag
2
Q
How can you protect yourself from contracting an infectious disease?
A
Wear PPE clothing as issued, if this isn’t practical in the circumstances, was any exposed skin with an anti-viral solution or hot soapy water.
3
Q
How are infectious diseases transmitted?
A
AIDS:
Sexual contact
Sharing hypodermic needles
Receiving AIDS infected blood or blood products
Infected mother transmitting it to her unborn baby.
HEPATITIS B:
Close physical contact with a carrier, through exposure to infected bodily fluids such as waste, blood and saliva.
