Healthcare Epi Flashcards

1
Q

What are the 3 aspects studied by healthcare epidemiology ?

A

Occurence, determinants & distribution

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2
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How many days after hospital release is the community-onset infections still considered HAI?

A

14

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3
Q

PMC is an abbreviation for what disease ?

A

Pseudomembranous colitis

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4
Q

State 2 examples of MDR-GNB
(Full form)

A

Carbapenemase-producing enterobacteriaceae (CPE)
&
Extended spectrum B-lactamases (ESBL)

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5
Q

Which body fluid is not accounted for in transmission based precautions?

A

Sweat

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6
Q

A particle is considered a droplet if it’s bigger than ….. …m?

A

5 ųm

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7
Q

Maximum distance a droplet can travel is …..?

A

1 meter

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8
Q

Which precautions require hand hygiene?

A

All of them silly

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9
Q

When should we swap plain soap for antimicrobial soap?
(2 scenarios)

A

Before operation
& During outbreaks

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10
Q

Aerosol generating practices?

A

Sweeping
Dusting
Spraying
Vacuuming

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11
Q

What precaution do we use for chickenpox ?

A

Contact + Airborne

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12
Q

What precaution do we use for shingles?

A

Contact + airborne

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13
Q

What virus causes chickenpox ?

A

Varicella

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14
Q

What virus causes shingles?

A

Zoster

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15
Q

T/F : you have to cover your gloves with the gown

A

False; it’s the other way around

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16
Q

What test do we perform for a respirator?

A

User seal check

17
Q

How long should ayliffe handwashing last?

A

40-60 seconds

18
Q

What are the diseases transmitted from needle misuse ?

A

HIV, Hepatitis B & C