*TB 82- Infectious Disease Protocols Flashcards
Where a communicable disease is suspected or when there may be a bloodborne or airborne exposure:
Patients who are actively coughing shall have a surgical mask, N95 mask or oxygen mask placed on them. Members shall wear a ____ mask.
N95
What level of bloodborne pathogen exposure is the contamination of clothing or intact (non-broken) skin, by blood or body fluids?
Level 2
What level of bloodborne pathogen exposure is the exposure of non-intact (broken) skin or mucous/conjunctiva membranes to blood or body fluids? This category also includes needle punctures and human bites.
Level 3
The post exposure procedure for a Level ___ exposure includes:
Decontamination of exposed clothing and body part. Documentation of exposure in Station Journal, member’s personal record book, and F-225 letterhead with member’s names and all details of exposure forwarded to the Medical Liaison Unit.
Level 2
The post exposure procedure for a Level ___ exposure includes:
No special action required for decontamination. Documentation of exposure to communicable disease in Station Journal and member’s personal record book
Level 1
The post exposure procedure for a Level ___ exposure includes:
•Decontamination of exposed body part. •On-duty Captain notified at member’s assignment. •Medical Liaison Unit notified, EMS District Captain notified. •First care sought at designated follow-up hospital. •F-420 completed and forwarded. •Personal record book and station journal entries. •F-166 and DWC Form 1 completed and forwarded.
Level 3
What level of bloodborne pathogen exposure is being in the presence of a suspected source patient (person suspected of having a communicable disease)?
Level 1
