Infection Control

Question 1

What is infection control?

Answer 1

Policies and procedures to prevent spread of infection.

Question 2

Name and describe 2 types of infection

Answer 2

Nosocomial - contracted in healthcare facility i.e. MRSA

Sepsis - bodies response to infection, damages own tissue and organs

Question 3

Name and describe 2 types of organisms

Answer 3

Transient - environmental, temporary, transfer easily, removed by hand hygiene.
Resident - deep in skin, difficult to remove, infects damaged skin.

Question 4

Name and describe 2 risk factors

Answer 4

Latrogenic - caused by medical treatment, pathogens on hands
Organisational - contaminated air, water, nurse:patio ratio, beds too close

Question 5

What is PPE? Name 3 types

Answer 5

Personal Protective Equipment - single use

Any from - gloves, apron, mask, plasters, goggles

Question 6

Name 3 bodily fluids and how to clean them up

Answer 6

Any from - blood, saliva, vaginal secretions, amniotic fluid, mucus, breast milk, faeces, vomit, urine. 
Follow trust policy
Responsibility of all staff
Use PPE
Cordon area
Use spillage kit if available

Question 7

Name 3 modes of transmission

Answer 7

Any from - inanimate objects, airborne, droplets, lack of hand hygiene, ingestion, vector