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Ch 24: Asepsis And infection Flashcards

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define asepsis

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Absence of disease producing organisms

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Regarding infectious agents
 describe
1. bacteria 
2. viruses 
3. fungi

what is a reservoir// what is a resevior aka?

what are means of transportation

how do you describe a portal of entry

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Bacteria: MOST COMMON
Viruses: SMALLEST Cold, HIV
Fungi: mold, yeast

Reservoir: natural habitat 
-reservoir a.k.a. carriers

Means of transportation:

  • direct contact
  • indirect contact
  • airborne

Port of entry: point at which organisms enter host

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what must infectious agents overcome host overcome

who are susceptible hosts

How must we care for a wound

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Infectious agents must overcome resistance mounted by hosts defense

Hosts at risk:

  • newborns
  • elderly
  • immunocompromised
  • catheter
  • poor hygiene/nutrition (obese)

Care for wound Aseptically 

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What is the number one way to break the infectious cycle

What are ways to break the infectious cycle

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1: hand hygiene

  • proper equipment
  • proper disposal
  • sterilization
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Give examples of fungi and where they are present

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Fungi examples:

  • Tinea pedis
  • ringworm address: parasites living on outer skin
  • helmets: parasitic worms
  • flukes
  • nematodes: round worm
  • malaria

Fungi present in air, soil, water

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How is bacteria classified
(3 classifications) 

Give examples of anaerobic bacteria

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  1. Shape
  2. Reaction to gram stain
  3. Aerobic or anaerobic
Anaerobic: 
-clostridium tetani
-clostridium botulinum: food poisoning
-clostridium perfringens: gangrene
- E. coli

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What is the process of colonization give an example

Describe virulence

How do you describe an opportunistic infection

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Colonization is a process in which microbes become resident flora
-people walking with MRSA ( resident) don’t know and begins spreading it

Virulence: strength of pathogen to invade host

Opportunistic infections are present in normal flora and overgrow causing infection if host’s immune system is not competent
-candida

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What can viruses cause That is very common and what do you do

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Viruses can cause the common cold that does not respond to antibiotics patient must run the course of the cold

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Give the five possible reservoirs for micro organisms

Contact
Vectors
Clostridium‘s
Separate into three
A.k.a. (specific to hospital)
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Other people: through direct contact or proximity
-activities: touching, sex


animals ( A.k.a. vector)
-factors such as rabies, Zika, West nile

soil : clostridium perfringens: gangrene + clostridium tetani

•food: E. coli
•water: (GI)ardia
•milk: listeria

inanimate objects (AKA Fomites )
-artificial nails stethoscopes scrubs

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***How do we prevent being reservoirs for micro organisms

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  1. Change linens daily with gloves
    - do not shake out
    - do not put on floor
    - hold close
    - do not clean linen on scrub
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What infection or disease can spread by touching contaminant in adamant (fomite) objects

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Influenza conspired by touching inanimate (four mites) contaminated objects

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What are common portals of exit and their infections

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Respiratory : airborne and droplet
-I. E: pneumonia and TB

G.I. exposure to E. coli,
Shingella , Salmonella

GU : infection with E. coli and hep A

Breaks in skin: herpes

Blood and tissue: HIV, HEP B&C

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In hospitals when we’re looking at IV skin what are we looking for

What procedures require aseptic technique in hospitals

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We’re looking at IV skin we’re looking for signs of infection such as erythema, warms

Aseptic technique required for:

  • injections
  • catheterization
  • wounds
  • incisions
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Give the four stages of infection And describe each

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1. Incubation: organism growing and multiplying

  1. Prodromal stage: MOST INFECTIOUS!!
    - vague and non-specific of disease
  2. Full stage of illness: Specific signs and symptoms of disease
  3. Convalescent period: recovery from infection
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What population may be more ill then they appear

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Elders and alcoholics may be more ill than they appear due to decreased thermal regulation or absence of fever

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CARDINAL Signs of acute “local” infection

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Erythema
Edema
Warmth
Pain
Loss of function to affected side
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Signs and symptoms of systemic (SPECIFIC) infection

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-Fever 101+
-WBC plus sign 10K
-MALAISE: feeling of lack of well-being, Uncomfy

  • Tachycardia/ypnea
  • Enlarged lymph nodes
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When someone is in the prodomal stage of infection what do they not realize

How long does it take food poisoning to present

How long does it take HIV to present

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When someone is in the prodromal stage they often do not realize they are contagious

Food poisoning = 8hours to present

HIV = 6 months – 1 year

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What type of factors affect host susceptibility

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-intact skin and mucous membranes
-PH/WBC
-age, sex, race, hereditary
-immunization: natural or acquired
• passive: injection of immunoglobulin
• exposure to antigen
-Fatigue, climate, nutritional/general health
-stress = ⬆️ risk of infection
-use of invasive or indwelling devices
• IV/Cath
• external fixator‘s/drains

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Who are the most susceptible hosts

What do cortical steroids cause

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The most susceptible hosts are neonates and the elderly

Cortical steroids cause an increase in infection because they decrease bodies protective inflammation

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 What are outcome identification and planning/infection control

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THINK (+)

  • demonstrate effective hygiene
  • identify signs of infection
  • maintain adequate nutritional intake -dispose of soiled articles
  • properly cleanse and disinfect -immunize
  • decrease stress 
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What are lab data that indicate infection

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If elevated= inf

  • neutrophils & lymphocytes: bacteria
  • eosinophils: allergies/parasites
  • monocytes: severe infection
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Laboratory data indicating infection

WBC 

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Elevated WBC count

  • norm: 5–10 K
  • Abnorm: +10 K

Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate

  •  mild: 30 - 40
  •  moderate: 40–70
  • severe: 70–1 50

Presence of pathogen in body fluids

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Give the WHO 5 moments for hand hygiene

How long do you wash for

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  1. Before touching patient
  2. Before a clean or aseptic procedure
  3. After a body fluid exposure risk
  4. After touching a patient
  5. After touching patients surroundings
    •+ restroom/eat

Wash for 20 seconds

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Describe the difference between transient and resident bacterial flora
``` Transient -attached loosely on skin -On hands with ADL -Easily removed with handwashing Example: dirt, grease ``` Resident: - Found in skin creases - stable in number and type - tenacious adhesion needs friction brush for removal
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Give other names for hospital acquired infections (HAI)  What are the four majority hospital acquired infections
HAI= nosocomial, healthcare associated - CAUTI - SSI: Surgical site infection - CLABSI: Central line associated bloodstream infection - VAP: Ventilator associated pneumonia
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Other types of infections: describe Atrogenic Exogenous Endo genious
Atrogenic: -result from treatment and diagnostic procedures Exogenous -Acquired from OTHER people Endogenous - Microlife IN person
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What kind of bacteria can invade equipment in cars issues like VAP (ventilator associated pneumonia
``` C diff E. coli S aureus streptococcus Faecalis  pseudomonas klebsiella aeruginosa ```
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What are risk factors for VRE
``` •Compromised the immune systems -older, neonate, CA •chronic illness -Kidney disease, diabetes •Recent surgery •invasive devices ***prolonged antibiotic use -Especially if treated with broad-•spectrum antibiotics and not done correctly •prolonged hospitalization •previous MRSA ```
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What infection resistance pose a Risk factor for VRE What meds are affective VVRE
MRSA, VISA, CRE Effective meds: - Linzeloid - Doxycycline - rifampin
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What are CDC recommendations to prevent C Diff infection (CDI)
- **C Diffis difficult because it is a spore** - Avoid electronic equipment that’s difficult to clean - disinfect all patient care items and equipment between patients - use full barrier contact precautions I. E: gowns and gloves placing patients in private rooms cohort if same strain perform meticulous hand hygiene
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Under CDC recommendations to prevent C diff what info Regarding antimicrobials (KEy STEP)
Towelette containers must have dwell time of 5 to 10 minutes to fully kill microorganisms
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What do we know about older age and infection
We know that age related changes ⬆️/Predispose to infection Pulmon: ⬇️ cough, lung recoil, • position patient upright, encourage incentive spirometer UTI:⬇️ incom empty bladder, decrease sphincter control decreased renal blood flow • drink 1500 ML water, get patient to void regularly Skin inf: ⬇️ elasticity, thinning, vasc supply • Drink fluids, lotion, monitor skin
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 what is a recommendation Used for sterilization and disinfection What is the disadvantage of boiling water - duration - where What is the disadvantage of chemicals What does household bleach inactivate
Treat all supplies, linen, equipment as infectious Disadvantage of boiling:🚫 kill some spores and viruses - boil minimum 10 minutes - Home Disadvantage of chemicals:🚫 kill all spores Household bleach inactivates human immuno deficiency virus -1:100
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Are soaps and detergents (non-antimicrobial agents ) Considered adequate for routine mechanical cleansing of hands and removal of transient organisms
Yes because transient = easily removed
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 give the four PPE Give the sequence of donning PPE Give the sequence of doffing PPE
4 PPE -gloves, gowns, mask, protective eyewear dON: 1. Gown 2. mask 3. face shield 4. gloves dOFF 1. Gloves 2. goggles 3. gown 4. mask
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When using PPE what is vital to check for the patient What must sterile gloves Be and how do you measure them When do you use an N 95 mask 
When using PPE is vital to check efficient has latex allergy Sterile gloves must be a good fit measured with measuring tape over knuckles N 95 used for airborne isolation -known/suspected TB, measles, varicella
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What are precautions taken in a patient who has Tb
``` In patient with TB -N95 -PRIV negative pressure room - Close door  ```
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Who are standard precautions used in
standard precautions used in ALL patients, visitors , staff Apply to secretions, excretions, non-intact skin, blood and mucous membranes -now includes respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette safe injection practice and using a mask when performing high risk prolong procedures • nurse won’t talk during procedure
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What do you need to keep in mind with patient placed on precautions What may someone in precautions feel
Patient placed in precautions may have psychosocial issues due to separation less healthcare personal contact Someone in precautions may feel self-esteem disturbances and dirty 
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Give a few isolation precaution guidelines
- Hand hygiene - Nonsterile gloves, PPE - Respiratory cough etiquette - 3 feet separation from visitors - Don’t recap: safe injection practices - Handle used equipment carefully to prevent transfer organisms - Review room assignments carefully - have adequate control of environment
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Who is under airborne precautions give three airborne precautions
Who: TB, varicella, measles Precautions: - negative pressure room - N 95 respirator mask - if transporting patient put surgical mask
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Who is under droplet precautions give 4 droplet precautions What does droplet =
Droplet =large particles Who: rubella, months, diphtheria, meningitis, adenovirus Precautions: - 3 feet from visitor - private room - door closed - PPE
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Who are contact precautions used in give one precaution
Contact precautions in those who have MDRO (multi drug) Precaution: -don’t share equipment
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What are the two subcategories under aseptic technique
Two sub categories of aseptic technique Medical asepsis: CLEAN - Confined microbes to specific area - Contaminated if suspected of pathogens Surgical a sepsis: STERILE -no pathogens -kills ALL microorgs INCLUDING SPORES 
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Give two situations where is the reality is maintained Insta reality is not maintain How do you know a catheter Package is not sterile
Sterile + sterile = sterile Sterile + not sterile/? = not sterile If catheter package looks water damaged it is not Sarah
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When would you use surgical a sepsis
- An operating room - certain diagnostic testing areas - urinary catheter, sterile dressing changes, injecting medications
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What does sterilization kill What do airborne germs have to do with something becoming non-sterile 
Sterilization kills all micro organisms including spores Airborne germs if prolonged exposure make something not sterile 
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Rules for sterality 
Outer wrapping and 1 inch edge not Sterile * only sterile can touch sterile * don’t reach across sterile site * add items 6 inches above sterile field * Laying sterile drape shiny side down * turning back on sterile field = not sterile * sterile field to waste * germs move by gravity and make unsterile  
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 Give me a few examples of medical a sepsis at home
``` Washing hands before prepping food Cooking food thoroughly Used two different cutting boards 1 Veggies 1meat  ```
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What are patient goals regarding asepsis an infection control
Use medical a sepsis Identify health habits lifestyle patterns promoting health State signs and symptoms of infection Identify unsafe home environment situations

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