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Infection Control Flashcards

(20 cards)

0
Q

Items in contact with healthy skin would be defined as..

A

Low risk

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1
Q

What PPE should be worn when cleaning up blood?

A

Gloves and apron

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2
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What are the 6 steps in the chain of infection?

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Susceptible host, infectious agent, reservoir, means of exit, route of transmission and means of entry

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3
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What PPE should be worn when changing a soiled bed?

A

Gloves and apron

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4
Q

Method of decontamination for low risk items is..

A

Cleaning

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5
Q

When might a positive pressure room be used?

A

Protective isolation of patient

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6
Q

Method of decontamination for intermediate risk items is..

A

Disinfection

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7
Q

Disinfectants must be thrown away how long after being made?

A

24 hours

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8
Q

What is source isolation?

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When a patient has a known or suspected infection, the source of the infection is being isolated.

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9
Q

What are the effects of sterilisation?

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Complete removal of all organisms including spores

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10
Q

Items in contact with mucous membranes are classed as..

A

Intermediate risk

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11
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What method of decontamination should be used on items that will be in contact with an immuno-compromised patient?

A

Disinfection

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12
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What PPE should be worn while caring for a patient with pulmonary TB?

A

Gloves, apron and mask

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13
Q

When might a negative pressure room be used?

A

In source isolation

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14
Q

What are the general signs of infection?

A

Tachycardia, high temp, pain/swelling, pus and confusion

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15
Q

Method of decontamination for high risk items is..

A

Sterilisation

16
Q

What PPE should be worn when inserting a urinary catheter?

A

Sterile gloves and apron

17
Q

Items in contact with broken skin or mucous membranes would be classed as..

18
Q

What PPE should be worn during central line management?

A

Sterile gloves and apron

19
Q

What is the effect of disinfection?

A

Partial removal of organisms, reducing them to a safe level