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1
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what does standard precautions mean?

A

minimum infection prevention measure that apply to all patient care, regardless of suspected or confirmed infectious status

2
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what do standard precautions include? 5

A

hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment, respiratory/cough hygiene, safe injections practice, safe handling of potentially contaminated equipment

3
Q

what are two methods to washing hands?

A

soap and water, alcohol hand rub (60% alcohol)

4
Q

when MUST you use soap and water? 3

A

hands visibly soiled, after caring for a patient with infectious diarrhea or norovirus, if you come into direct contact with blood/bodily fluids

5
Q

how many pumps at a station?

A

2

6
Q

non-sterile gloves are indicated when

A

potential of touching body fluids

7
Q

sterile gloves are indicated when

A

any surgery, vaginal delivery, invasive radiology, vascualr access and procedures

8
Q

what are personal protective equipment?

A

masks,eyewear, gowns, gloves

9
Q

when must you wear a mask?

A

likelihood of blood of fluid spray, patients in droplet/respiratory isolation

10
Q

what type of masks are required when patients are being treated for an airborne infections?

A

n95 mask

11
Q

what is the highest risk fluid?

A

blood

12
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who manages exposures for medical students?

A

student health services

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