Chapter 6 Infection Prevention Flashcards
1
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Chain of infection - 6
A
Causative agent - vaccine Reservoir - keep surfaces clean and dry Portal of exit - cover mouth Mode of transmission - wash hands Portal of entry - wear gloves Susceptible host - stay healthy
2
Q
Precautions - 4, Mode of transmission - 3
A
Standard Precaution - handwash, gloves
Contact - wounds, UTI. PPE.
Droplet - pneumonia. PPE, and patient wears mask.
Airborne - TB. Need respirator mask. Also AIIR with negative pressure
Airborne Infection Isolation Room.
3
Q
Fomite
A
Object contaminated with pathogen
4
Q
Bloodborne pathogens - 2
A
HIV
Hepatitis B common, there is a vaccine
5
Q
MRSA - 2
A
Urinary tract or lungs
contact or droplet
6
Q
VRE - 2
A
bloodstream, urinary tract, surgical wound
contact, droplet
7
Q
C. diff - 2
A
diarrhea
contact
8
Q
surgical asepsis
A
make completely free of microorganisms. Sterile technique.
