Unit 4

Question 0

Assistive device

Answer 0

Any item (handrails, canes ect) that is being used by or used in the care of a resident to promote their safety and function

Question 1

Alcohol based hand rub

Answer 1

60-95% ethanol or isopropyl (types of alcohol) containing preparation designed for application to the hands to reduce microorganisns

Question 2

Body mechanics

Answer 2

Using muscles of the body to make the best use of strength to lift or move objects

Question 3

Body alignment

Answer 3

Position of the body so it can function properly

Question 4

Chain of infection

Answer 4

Process involved in the development of infectious disease in people

Question 5

Containment

Answer 5

Items or areas considered to have disease causing organisms

Question 6

Disinfect

Answer 6

Prevention infection by killing most bacteria (usually containing chlorine)

Question 7

Gain belt

Answer 7

Name given to a transfer belt when it is used to assist a resident when walking

Question 8

Hand hygiene

Answer 8

A general term that applies to washing hands with water and either plain soap or soap detergent containing an antiseptic agent

Question 9

HIV

Answer 9

Human immunodeficiency virus that causes aids

Question 10

Host

Answer 10

Plant, animal or human that harbors an organism

Question 11

Infection

Answer 11

Establishment of an infective agent in or on a suitable host, producing clinical signs and symptoms (fever, redness, heat)

Question 12

Infection control

Answer 12

Practices which help to prevent the development and spread of disease

Question 13

Intact

Answer 13

Unbroken, undamaged

Question 14

Isolation

Answer 14

Practices used to reduce the spread of an infectious agent and/or minimize the transmission of infection

Question 15

Medical asepsis

Answer 15

Procedures used to prevent pathogens from spreading

Question 16

Microorganisms

Answer 16

Tiny living bodies that cannot be seen by the naked eye; only under a microscope

Question 17

Pathogen

Answer 17

Disease causing Microorganisms, germ

Question 18

Physical restraint

Answer 18

Any manual method of physical or mechanical device, material or equipment attached or adjacent to ones body that the individual can’t remove easily which restricts freedom of movement or normal access to ones body

Question 19

PPE

Answer 19

Personal protective equipment, such as grown, gloves or mask

Question 20

Safety

Answer 20

Practices that prevent harm or injury

Question 21

Sputum

Answer 21

Mucus coughed up from the lungs

Question 22

Standard precautions

Answer 22

Refers to infections prevention practices that apply to all residents, regardless of suspected or confirmed diagnosis or presumed infectious status

Question 23

Sterilization

Answer 23

Removing or destroying all Microorganisms on a surface

Question 24

Transmission

Answer 24

Transfer from one person or place to another

Question 25

Transfer belt

Answer 25

Webbed belt used as a safety device when moving a resident