Ch 6 Exposure Control Flashcards
(15 cards)
Exposure control
All procedures during clinical care necessary to provide top level protection from exposure to infectious agents
Order of donning PPE
Gown, mask, eye ware, gloves
Order of doffing PPE
Gloves, gown, eye ware, mask
Material of masks
Masks are made of different materials
Mask filtration measurement
The filtration of masks are measured in bacterial filtration efficiency (BFE)
What is a major mode of transmission
Your hands
Hands are a reservoir and port of entry
True
Most important prevention of cross contamination
Washing hands
Indications of hand hygiene
After each pt, before regloving, after bare-handed touching inanimate objects, after leaving tx room, when hands are visibly soiled
Safety factors of gloves
Strength and durability, effective barrier, non irritating, impervious to materials used in clinic, length
Ergonomic factors of gloves
No interference, does not affect tactile sensitivity, does not pull tightly
Factors affecting glove integrity
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
Type I sensitivity to latex
Immediate reaction: Hives, runny nose, dermatitis
Type IV sensitivity to latex
Delayed reaction: contact dermatitis occurs 8 hours- 5 days after exposure
Individuals at high risk for latex sensitivity
Occupational exposure, multiple surgeries or procedures with latex tubes, have other documented allergies
