Infection Control

Question 1

How do you prevent the spread of infection??

Answer 1

Wash hands thoroughly,
Follow safety precautions,
Personal Hygiene: Hair care and dress.
Wear Protection: Apron, gloves + masks

Question 2

How to clean and sterilise in a care setting??

Answer 2

Antibacterial+Antiseptic wipes ,
General cleaning,
Dispose of hazardous waste,
Sterilisation

Question 3

Name some diseases and illnesses??

Answer 3

Measles 
Mumps
Rubella (MMR) 
Chickenpox 
Salmonella

Question 4

Name harmful conditions in a care setting??

Answer 4

Chemical
Gasses
Over-flowing drains

Question 5

What is a Vaccine??

Answer 5

The injection itself that fights away disease and illnesses

Question 6

What is a Vaccination??

Answer 6

A harmful disease that stimulates the white blood cells, stopping the spread of infection

Question 7

What is immunity??

Answer 7

Pathogens are killed which stops the spread of disease+infection

Question 8

Food Hygiene Practices for care workers??

Answer 8

Storing Foods- the right place in fridges.
Cooking Foods- Correct temperature.
Equipment- Different coloured chopping boards.
Food Preparation- Clean surfaces.
Date stamping- Best before….Use by..

Question 9

Legislations that prevent spread of infection??

Answer 9

The Food Safety Act
Health and Safety at work Act
RIDDOR- Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulation