Ch 6 Exposure Control

Question 1

Exposure control

Answer 1

All procedures during clinical care necessary to provide top level protection from exposure to infectious agents

Question 2

Order of donning PPE

Answer 2

Gown, mask, eye ware, gloves

Question 3

Order of doffing PPE

Answer 3

Gloves, gown, eye ware, mask

Question 4

Material of masks

Answer 4

Masks are made of different materials

Question 5

Mask filtration measurement

Answer 5

The filtration of masks are measured in bacterial filtration efficiency (BFE)

Question 6

What is a major mode of transmission

Answer 6

Your hands

Question 7

Hands are a reservoir and port of entry

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Most important prevention of cross contamination

Answer 8

Washing hands

Question 9

Indications of hand hygiene

Answer 9

After each pt, before regloving, after bare-handed touching inanimate objects, after leaving tx room, when hands are visibly soiled

Question 10

Safety factors of gloves

Answer 10

Strength and durability, effective barrier, non irritating, impervious to materials used in clinic, length

Question 11

Ergonomic factors of gloves

Answer 11

No interference, does not affect tactile sensitivity, does not pull tightly

Question 12

Factors affecting glove integrity

Answer 12

Length of time worn, complexity of procedure, packaging of gloves, size of gloves, pressure of time, storage of gloves, agents used, hazards of the hands

Question 13

Type I sensitivity to latex

Answer 13

Immediate reaction: Hives, runny nose, dermatitis

Question 14

Type IV sensitivity to latex

Answer 14

Delayed reaction: contact dermatitis occurs 8 hours- 5 days after exposure

Question 15

Individuals at high risk for latex sensitivity

Answer 15

Occupational exposure, multiple surgeries or procedures with latex tubes, have other documented allergies