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1
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What is the single most important action in preventing cross-infections?

A

Hand washing

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2
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How long should you wash your hands?

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10 seconds

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3
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What are autogenous infections?

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Infections caused by pathogens that the patient is already carrying.

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What are cross infections?

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Infections caused by pathogens acquired from another person or from the environment.

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5
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Name this disease…

70% infectious for 3+ months after symptoms subside. Chronic carriers may develop cirrhosis & liver cancer.

A

Hepatitis B

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6
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What is the incubation period of HBV?

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50 - 180 days

Insidious onset

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7
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What is the incubation period of HAV?

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15 - 50 days

Abrupt onset

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8
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What is the incubation period of HCV?

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20 -90 days

Insidious onset

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9
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What is the incubation period of HDV?

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Unknown

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10
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What is the incubation period of HEV?

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15 - 60 days (avg 40 days)

Abrupt onset

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11
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HBV Vaccine Schedule

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1st Injection: anytime
2nd Injection: @ least 1 month after first.
3rd Injection: 6 months after 1st dose

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12
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True or False?
Hepatitis B is only contagious during incubation (up to 6 months), full-blown and chronic stages; NOT convalescent stage.

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True

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13
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When should the sharps container be replaced?

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At 3/4 full or (2/3 - 3/4 full)

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14
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How often is TB testing recommended?

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Yearly for PPD-type or every 6-months for inner city clinics or clinics treating AIDS PT/drug addicts

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15
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What is the most serious contaminant found on skin and other surfaces?

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Staphylococcus

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16
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Definition of Sterilization?

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The use of procedures that destroy all microbial life, including viruses.

17
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Definition of Disinfection?

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The use of chemical to destroy or reduce the number of pathogens on inanimate object.

18
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Definition of Disinfectant?

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Chemical employed in disinfection. Should only be used on inanimate objects.
Examples: Clorox (bleach), Lysol, Microquat

19
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Definition of Antiseptic?

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Product used to destroy microbial life on living tissue, particularly on skin.

20
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Definition of Aseptic technique?

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Technique for preventing infection during needling

21
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How long should medical records be kept for minors?

A

Keep until they reach 19 yrs of age, plus an additional 7 years

22
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How long should medical records be kept for adults?

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7 years

30 years for Hepatitis PT

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