Principles Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
What are the WHO 5 moments for hand hygiene?
A
- Before touching a patient
- After touching a patient
- After touching patient surroundings
- After body fluid exposure risk
- Before performing an aseptic technique
2
Q
What is the correct procedure for hand washing?
A
- Wet hands
- Add soap
- Start palm to palm
- Backs of palms with fingers interlocked
- Fronts of palms with fingers interlocked
- Singing position
- Rotational thumb rubbing
- Rotational rubbing of fingers mid-palm
- Rotational rubbing of wrists
- Rinse again
- Dry with paper towel and dispose of this in the black bin
3
Q
What are the steps of PPE?
A
- Put on apron
- Put on gloves
- Remove gloves
- Remove apron
- Dispose of all of this in the orange bin
4
Q
What is the black bin used for?
A
Domestic waste
5
Q
What is the orange bin used for?
A
Clinical waste
6
Q
What is the blue bin used for?
A
Confidential waste
7
Q
What is the yellow bin with a red lid used for?
A
Sharps
8
Q
What is the yellow bin with a blue lid used for?
A
Vials of unused medications
9
Q
What are the 3 main non-technical skills relating to clinical skills?
A
Teamwork, decision analysis, situational awareness
10
Q
What should you always ask before taking a temperature?
A
If they’ve had any ear pain or discharge
11
Q
What should you always ask/tell the patient before taking a BP?
A
- Have you had this done before
- Is there an arm you would prefer
- Might be uncomfortable, I can stop at any time if you need me to
