Unit 2 Flashcards
In what cases do you wear a surgical-type mask
Cases where there will be blood or fluid splatter
Cases where tuberculosis is suspected wear:
N-95 or NIOSH-approved respirator mask
Wear what when suctioning a patient
protective mask and face shield
What to wear to protect clothing and bare skin from spilled or splashed fluids
gown
What to wear if a patient has an arterial bleed, childbirth, or has multiple injuries
gowns
Hepatitis B and C
-inflammation of liver
-live on dried blood for many days
What is the most deadly Hepatitis infection
Hepatitis B
What Hepatitis infection has no vaccine yet
Hepatitis C
Tuberculosis
-infects lungs
-highly contagious
-airborne
HIV
attacks immune system
AIDS
conditions that results when the immune system has been attacked by HIV
-blood contact usual route of infection
Is AIDS higher or lower risk for healthcare workers than hepatitis or Tuberculosis
AIDS is lower risk
OSHA
assures safe and healthful working conditions in a work environment
SARS
Severe acute respiratory syndrome
(spread through respiratory droplets)
SARS 2
covid strain