Week 1- Infection Control Flashcards
Purpose of aseptic hand washing
removes dirt and many organisms
How long should you rub your hands together during aseptic hand washing?
30 seconds
transmission based precautions, blood born pathogens, universal precautions are standards of
OSHA
Practice that removes potential pathogens
Medical aspesis
Minimum percentage of alcohol required for medical hand asepsis
60 % ethanol
OSHA is a federal agency within the
DOL- Dept of Labor
Safety information sheets give info on
chemicals located on the premises
Universal & standard precautions required by OSHA pertain to
semen, vaginal secretions, saliva, blood & blood products
federal agency that ensures safe and healthy working conditions
OSHA- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Cycle of Infection
Reservoir host, means of exit, means of transmission, means of entrance, susceptible host
direct contact (skin to skin) ex: mosquitos, tick, dogs
vector
indirect contacts (ex: doorknobs)
fomites
Minimum amount of time MA should spend scrubbing hands w/ soap & water during hand hygiene per CDC recommendations
20 seconds
Concentrations of bleach solutions that MA should use as a disinfectant in a clinical setting
1:10
When administering INJECTIONS, an MA should use what aseptic guidline?
Wiping injection site with alcohol pad