Week 2 Flashcards
1
Q
List 3 symptoms of Infection
A
- Swelling
- Pain
- Loss of function
2
Q
List 3 infection susceptibility factors
A
- Age
- Heredity
- Nutritional Status
3
Q
List the 6 measures used to maintain asepsis
A
- Protection of Susceptible Host
- Control or Elimination of Infectious Agents
- Control or Elimination of Reservoirs
- Control of Portals of Exit
- Control of Transmission
- Control of Portals of Entry
4
Q
In what order does PPE need to be put on?
A
- Hand hygiene
- Gown
- Mask
- Goggle
- Gloves
5
Q
In what order does PPE need to be taken off?
A
- Gloves
- Hand Hygiene
- Gown
- Eyewear
- Mask
- Hand hygiene
6
Q
In terms of disposal, what is to be disposed of in yellow bins?
A
Clinical Waste
7
Q
In terms of disposal, what is to be disposed of in purple bins?
A
Cytotoxic Waste
8
Q
In terms of disposal, what is to be disposed of in red bins?
A
Radioactive Waste
9
Q
List 3 Patient Education Topics
A
- Patient susceptibility
- Hygiene practices
- Chain of infection
10
Q
What are the 5 Moments of Hand Hygiene?
A
- Before touching patient
- Before procedure
- After procedure, or body fluid exposure risk
- After touching a patient
- After touching a patient’s surroundings
11
Q
List 3 Sharps Disposal Procedures
A
- Needles must not be re-capped
- Must be placed into sharps container asap
- Sharps container should be within arms length
12
Q
In the event of sharp penetration, what 5 things must be done?
A
- Seek care immediately
- Wash site with soap and water (if unavailable, hand sanitiser will suffice)
- Do not squeeze affected area
- Administer first aid
- Report incident
