SAFETY AND QUALITY ASSESSMENT Flashcards
(43 cards)
Terminologies:
CDC
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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PPE
Personal Protective Equipment
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CLSI
Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute
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UP
Universal Precaution
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BSI
Body Substance Isolation
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NFPA
National Fire Protection Administration
Safety Hazards:
Biologic Hazard (Source and Possible Injury)
Source:
Infectious agent
Possible Injury:
Bacterial, Viral, Parasitic, Fungal, or Prion Infections
Safety Hazards:
Sharps
(Source and Possible Injury)
Source:
Needles, Lancets, Broken Glass
Possible Injury:
Cuts, Punctures. or Blood-borne pathogen exposure
Safety Hazards:
Chemical
(Source and Possible Injury)
Source:
Preservatives and Reagents
Possible Injury:
Exposure to toxic, carcinogenic or caustic agents
Safety Hazards:
Radioactive
(Source and Possible Injury)
Source:
Equipment and radioisotopes
Possible Injury:
Radiation exposure
Safety Hazards:
Electrical
(Source and Possible Injury)
Source:
Ungrounded or wet equipment; frayed cords
Possible Injury:
Burns or shock
Safety Hazards:
Fire/Explosive
(Source and Possible Injury)
Source:
Open flames, organic chemicals
Possible Injury:
Burns or dismemberment
Safety Hazards:
Physical
(Source and Possible Injury)
Source:
Wet floors, Heavy boxes, patients
Injury:
Fall, Strain or Sprain
A continuous link on understanding how microorganisms are transmitted.
Chain of Infection
What are the six components of chain of infection
- Infectious agent
- Reservoir
- Portal Exit
- Mode of Transmission
- Portal of Entry
- Susceptible Host
What are the three links of chain of infection?
Infectious Agent - Mode of Transmission - Susceptible Host
What are the modes of transmission? (5)
- Airborne/Aerosol
- Ingestion
- Direct Inoculation
- Mucous Membrane
- Athropods/Vector
All biological waste must be placed in appropriate containers labeled with biohazard symbol, and must be sterilized or decontaminated before disposal EXCEPT?
urine
Ratio of sodium hypochlorite that is used for disinfection of the sink.
1:5 or 1:10
Disinfection of the sink must be performed weekly. Sodium hypochloride is used as disinfection agent.
A. First statement is true, second statement is true.
B. First statement is false, second statement is true.
C. First statement is true, second statement is false.
D. First statement is false, second statement is false.
D. First statement is false, second statement is false.
Disinfection must be done DAILY.
Sodium HypochloriTe is used.
How is 0.5% bleach solution is prepared?
1 part household bleach to 9 parts water. (1:10 dilution)
0.5% bleach solution is stable for how long?
1 week
0.5% bleach solution is active for 1 month if kept in a tight container and away from sunlight.
A. True
B. False
A. True