Infection Flashcards
1
Q
What is medical asepsis
A
clean technique
reducing the number and transmission of disease causing microorganisms
2
Q
What are the core principles of medical asepsis
A
handwashing cleaning the environment wearing ppe disinfecting surfaces use of antiseptics
3
Q
Precautions for Body Substance Isolation (BSI)
A
isolating oneself from infections of bodily fluids from individuals
4
Q
Standard Precautions
A
prevent possible infection (gloves)
5
Q
Isolation types
A
contact
droplet
airborne
protective environment
6
Q
Droplet Precautions
A
surgical maps within 3 feet of patient, handwashing
7
Q
Airborne Precautions
A
negative airflow room - air circulates outside of hospital
8
Q
PEP
A
patients susceptible to infection
9
Q
Explain proper handwashing technique?
A
vigorous, brief rubbing of hands together of all surfaces by rinsing under a stream of warm water for 15 seconds
