Lecture 3: Infection prevention and control

Question 1

What are the four must have conditions for an infection to occur?

Answer 1

1. pathogen
2. susceptibility
3. quantity
4. Entry site

Question 2

In what ways can pathogens enter the body?

Answer 2

direct contact
indirect contact
airborne
vector-borne

Question 3

What are the 4 principle methods of infection control?

Answer 3

routinely use PPE
wash your hands
ensure medical equipment is kept clean
maintain immunization against Hepatitis A &B, polio, tetanus, measles, etc..

Question 4

What are the different PPE?

Answer 4

Mask, Eyewear, Gown, Gloves

Question 5

In what order should you put on your personal protective equipment?

Answer 5

MEGG, mask, eyewear, gown gloves

Question 6

In what order should you remove your PPE?

Answer 6

GGEM

Question 7

What are the steps to disinfection?

Answer 7

wear disposable gloves
Use a solution of sodium hypochlorite (5.25%) diluted in a ration of 1:9
this disinfection solution can be used for up to 30 days (if stored in sealed opaque container)
Use a disposable cloth, allow sol’n to remain for 10 minutes. Rinse abundantly with water
Allow to air dry

Question 8

What are possible ways of exposure to contagion?

Answer 8

Blood gets on an open lesion in your skin
Pricked, cut or scratched by an object soiled with blood
Receive a bite that draws blood

Question 9

What are the treatment steps following exposure to a contagion?

Answer 9

let the injury bleed slightly
Clean the injury with water and mild soap
Rinse with water
If splashed on a mucous membrane (eyes, lips, mouth, inside nose):
rinse with abundant water as quick as possible to dilute contagion

Question 10

HCPs should be regularly checked for which diseases?

Answer 10

Measles
Hepatitis
Tetanus/diphtheria
Mumps
Rubella
Chicken pox
Polio
Tuberculosis
Influenza