Week 1 Infection Control Flashcards
what is an HAI
it is an infection that patients get while receiving treatment for medical and surgical conditions.
what are the 4 most common types of HAI
central line associated bloodstream
catheter associated UTI
surgical site infections
ventilator associated pneumonia
what is key with HAI
prevention
what are the opportunities for hand washing
patient contact any patient procedure wearing gloves equipment and enviro contact WASH HANDS BEFORE AND AFTER ALL OF THE ABOVE
how do you wash your hands
- thoroughly wet hands with warm water
- apply soap and rub with friction for 15 seconds (cover all sections of hand)
- rinse with warm water
- avoid splashes and point hands down
- dry with paper towel, then shut off facet.
what are the 3 situations in which you must wash your hands with soap and water
hands visibly dirty
after bathroom
leaving patient enviro with C DIFF
TF: alcohol based hand sanitizers kill C-Diff
false, must wash hands.
when can you use an alcohol hand rub
when your hands are not visibly soiled
how long do you use hand sanitizer
15 seconds
what are the pieces of PPE
gives gown mask glasses face shields shoe covers
what are standard precautions
all patient with all setting to avoid HAI, and protect you and the patient.
what are transmission precautions
contact, airborne, droplet
what are the standard precautions a combo of
universal precautions and body substance precautions (meaning all fluids can be infectious)
what kinds of PPE is included in standard precautions, depending on exposure
hand hygiene gloves gowns face shields and masks eye protection
what are transmission precautions
when the route of transmission is not covered by standard precautions IN ADDITION TO STANDARD, you use many depending on mode of transmission (droplet, air…)