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what are the components or “chains” included in the infection cycle

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  • infectious agent
  • reservoir
  • portal of exit from reservoir
  • means of transmission
  • portals of entry
  • susceptible host
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what can break the chain between the susceptible host and infectious agent

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  • immunizations
  • screenings of healthcare staff
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what can break the chain between infectious agent and reservoir

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  • hand hygiene
  • sterilization
  • antibiotics/antimicrobials
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what can break the chain between reservoir and portal of exit from reservoir

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  • transmission based precautions
  • sterilization or use of disposable supplies
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what can break the chain between portal of exit from reservoir and means of transmission

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  • dry contact dressing
  • hand hygiene
  • wearing gloves if contact with body fluids
  • cover nose and mouth when sneezing
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what can break the chain between means of transmission and portals of entry

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  • hand hygiene
  • use pesticides to eliminate vectors
  • adequate refrigeration
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what can break the chain between portals of entry and susceptible host

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  • hand hygiens
  • wear gloves
  • use masks and ppe
  • proper disposal of sharps
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what are infectious agents

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  • bacteria
  • viruses
  • fungi
  • parasites
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describe bacteria

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  • most significant in healthcare setting
  • ex. staph/strep
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describe viruses

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  • smallest of all microorganisms
  • ex. ecoli and influenza
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describe fungi examples

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  • athletes foot
  • ringworm
  • yeast infection
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describe parasites

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  • live in or on a host and require the host to survive
  • malaria
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are healthcare acquired infections never events?

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yes

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name three types of HAIS

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  • iatrogenic
  • exogenous
  • endogenous
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describe iatrogenic

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  • results from a therapeutic or diagnostic procedure
  • ex. UTI from foley
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describe exogenous infection

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  • organisms external to patient/ not normally present
  • ex. salmonella
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describe endogenous infection

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  • microorganisms that exist as part of the normal flora become pathogenic
  • ex. streptococci, ecoli, and yeasts
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name some HAIs commonly seen in healthcare settings

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  • c diff (#1, generally happens to ppl on antibiotics and immunocompromised)
  • VAE (ventilator associated events)
  • CAUTI (catheter associated urinary tract infections)
  • CLABSI (central line associated bloodstream infections)
  • hepatitis A
  • influenza
  • TB
  • MDRO
  • blood borne pathogens
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name some MDRO (multi-drug resistant organisms)

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  • MRSA (methicillin resistant staphaureus)
  • VRE (vancomycin resistant enterococci)
  • c diff (clostridium difficile)
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name some different bloodborne pathogens

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  • hep B and C
  • HIV
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describe direct contact

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must touch

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describe indirect vector contact

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insect os carrier of disease (ex. tics mosquitos)

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describe indirect fomite transmission

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inanimate object is used where pathogen can exist

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describe the difference between droplet and airborne transmission

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  • difference is in the size of the particle and the distance it travels
  • droplets are larger and transmission occurs within 5-6 feet range
  • airborne particles are smaller (less than 5 mcm) and can travel over 5 feet
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which of the following is the most significant and commonly found infection causing agent in healthcare settings? A. bacteria B. fungi C. viruses D. mold
bacteria
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what is the first line of defense against infection
- healthy, well maintained, and intact skin - normal flora (skin and GI tract)
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what are the two protective responses in defending against infection
- inflammatory - immune
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describe inflammatory response
- can be acute or chronic - occurs after trauma and infection - purpose is to eliminate invader - sets the stage for tissue repair - signs are due to both the vascular and cellular response
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describe the vascular response during inflammatory response
- vasoconstriction (decrease blood flow) followed by vasodilation (increase blood flow) - histamine release
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describe cellular response during inflammatory response
WBCs move into the area (bc of increased blood flow)
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what are the hallmark signs of inflammation (usually localized response)
- redness - swelling - pain - heat
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describe immune response
- complex mechanisms to protect and defend - humoral immunity (antigen-antibody response) - cellular immunity (increase in lymphocytes)
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what is an anitgen
an invader
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what is an antibody and what produces them
- a blood protein produced in response to and counteracting a specific antigen - chemically combine with substances which the body recognizes as foreign substances in the blood - B lymphocytes produce antibodies
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describe cellular immunity
increase in lymphocytes (type of white blood cell) that destroy harmful cells and also the infected cells
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what do t lymphocytes do
attack cells of body that have been infected (have memories)
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how can a person achieve acquired immunity
- vaccines - exposure to disease - another person antibodies (ex. breastfeeding newborn)
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describe vaccines
- help develop immunity by imitating an infection. this type of infection almost never causes illness, but does cause the immune system to produce T-lymphocytes - sometimes after getting a vaccine, imitation infection can cause minor symptoms, such as fever. these are normal and should be expected as the body builds immunity - once imitation infection goes away, the body is left with a supply of “memory” T lymphocytes, as well as B lymphocytes that will remember how to fight the disease in the future. - usually takes a few weeks to produce T and B lymphocytes after vaccination
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describe a compromised host
- breaks in skin and mucous membranes - invasive devices - stasis of body fluids - inadequate nutrition - stress/hyperglycemia - immune system dysfunction - co-existing medical problems - drug therapy
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describe some lifespan considerations to take with newborns/infants
- only immune system they have is what they got from their mother - immune system is not fully functional until 6 months
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describe some lifespan considerations to take with toddlers/preschoolers
- finish up vaccinations - require help with hygiene - stick everything in their mouths- gross
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describe some lifespan considerations to take with children/adolescents
- go to school → immune system is exposed to more/new infections - more susceptible to skin diseases
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describe some lifespan considerations to take with adults/older adults
- immunity is well established - nutritional status/hospitalization/chronic disease - as we age immune system may diminishes (booster may be required)
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describe the CDC
- center for disease control - federal agency (department of health and human services) - tracks data - makes recommendations
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describe TJC
- the joint commission - not a federal agency - accreditation is required to bill for medicare and medicaid services - inspections are unannounced - has chapters and standards for infection control
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describe OSHA
- occupational safety and health administration - federal agency (department of labor) - has a right to conduct work inspections without notice - requires employers use: - *universal precautions* * -PPE* * -hep B vaccine* * -exposure follow up* * -employee training* * -monitoring compliance*
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**true or false** standard precautions should be used when caring for a noninfectious postoperative patient who is vomiting blood
**true**
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standard precautions is also referred to as…
universal precautions
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describe standard precautions
- decrease transmission from blood borne pathogens regardless of diagnosis - treat all bodily fluids as if they are contaminated with infectious substance - wear gloves when handling: blood, nonintact skin, mucous membranes and all body fluids, secretions, and excretions except sweat - new additions are respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette, safe injections practices, and directions to use a mask when performing high risk prolonged procedures involving spinal canal punctures
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name some of the many interventions to prevent or minimize the risk of transmission of infections within the healthcare setting
- bundles (VAP, CAUTI, Time-outs) - needle-less devices - hand hygiene - PPE - isolation of infectious or at risk patients - immunizations of HCWs - protocols for disinfecting medical equipment - proper waste disposal
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describe isolation
isolating infectious people to prevent or reduce the spread of illness
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describe nursing responsibilities with isolation
- educate pt and family and other HCWs - limit pt movement outside of room - ensure appropriate signage - private room or cohorting - ensure proper PPE is available - help police and enforce this with other providers
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describe reverse isolation
- used with neutropenia (not enough WBC to fight infection) - no infection but pt is highly susceptible
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describe contact precautions
- PPE - usually gloves, impervious gown - ex. cdiff (must use soap and water)
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describe droplet precautions
- wear PPE - gloves, mask, face shield - keep visitors 3 ft from pt - ex. influenza, rubella, mumps, diptheria
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describe airborne precautions
- most restrictive - wear PPE - N95 particulate respirator mask, gloves, impervious gown - negative pressure room - ex. TB, varicella, rubeola (measles)
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describe medical asepesis (clean)
- includes all measures aimed at **reducing** the number or spread of microorganisms - examples: hand washing, gloving, gowning, disinfecting
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describe surgical asepsis (sterile)
- prevent the introduction of microorganisms from the environment into the patient - examples: - surgical procedures - procedures involving: the bloodstream, broken skin or mucous membranes (certain dressings), insertion of medical equipment into body cavities
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describe different types of sterile technique
- strict sterile → everything is sterile - sterile no touch → dont touch, injections are no touch sterile
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describe **subjective data in assessment** r/t asepsis and infection control
- risk identification (exposure, comorbidities, medications) - nutrition (use of vitamins/herbs/supplements) - sleep - knowledge (prevention and isolation)
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describe **objective data in assessment** r/t asepsis and infection control
- general survey - VS - auscultation - diagnostic tests and procedures
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what diagnostic tests and procedures are part of objective data in assessment
- WBCs (4500-11000) - ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) → increased with inflammation - lactate → increased with infection - cultures - radiologic tests
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what are the 4 stages of infection
- incubation - prodromal - acute phase/illness - convalescence
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describe incubation
- time between pathogens entrance and appearance of symptoms - can vary based on pathogen
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describe the prodromal stage
- nonspecific symptoms (fever malaise, pain, nausea begin) - inflammatory response
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describe the acute phase/illness
specific symptoms caused by pathogen occur
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describe convalescence
antibodies are present in the blood and body systems begin to return to normal
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what are the manifestations of infection
- fever (38C or 100.4F) - 104-107f is dangerous, fevers can get higher in the evening - increased pulse and respiratory rate - inflammation - pain - purulent drainage - enlarged lymph nodes - rash - GI symptoms - anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
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describe sepsis
- systemic inflammatory response to an infection → leads to multiple body systems failing - SIRS = systemic inflammatory response syndrome - remember: inflammation → vasodilation → first sign is hypotension (systolic less than 90)
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describe symptoms of septic shock
- hypotension (SBP \< 90mmhg) - T \> 100.4 or \< 96.8 - WBC \>12 or \<4 - HR \> 90bpm - RR \>20/min - altered mental status **infection + 2 other symptoms = sepsis**
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name some different nursing diagnoses r/t asepsis and infection control
- risk for infection - knowledge deficit - imbalanced nutrition - impaired physical mobility - impaired skin integrity
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describe **planning** r/t asepsis and infection control
- establish outcomes and pts goals - set priorities - communicate for continuity - ex. *pt will exhibit no signs or symptoms of infection by discharge AEB: temp WNL and WBCs WNL*
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describe **implementing and prevention** r/t asepsis and infection control
- standard precautions - medical and surgical asepsis - education - promote activities (hygiene, ambulation/positioning, pulmonary toileting) - EBP bundles
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describe pulmonary toileting
- getting rid of stuff in the lungs - coughing and deep breathing and incentive spirometry are important
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describe implementation and treatment r/t asepsis and infection control
- administer medications (antibiotics, analgesics, antipyretics) - education - isolation - monitor labs, radiologic test results - comfort measures (treat pain and fever, increase oral fluid intake, tepid baths, and rest)
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describe **evaluating** r/t asepsis and infection control
- evaluate outcomes and interventions - coordinate with other members of the HC team and with the pt and support person

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