Week 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the chain of infection?
6 things
A
Pathogen Reservoir Portal of exit Mode of transmission Portal of entry Susceptible host
2
Q
What are the 5 moments for hand hygiene?
A
1) Before touching patients
2) Before clean/ aseptic procedures
3) After body fluid exposure risk
4) After touching a patient
5) After touch patient patient surroundings
3
Q
What PPE should be worsen when there’s a spillage of body fluid?
A
Minimum of apron and gloves
4
Q
What PPE should be worn when something is likely to cause a splash?
A
Apron, gloves, eye governing and face covering
5
Q
What PPE should be worn when there is an aerosol generating disease e.g. Covid
A
Apron, gloves and FFP3 mask
