Chain of Infection
What do you call the germ that causes diseases?
Infectious Agent
What is the most important way to prevent infection?
Hand Hygiene
What PPE protects your hands?
Gloves
What type of transmission is coughing and sneezing?
Droplet
You see body fluids, what should you wear?
Gloves
Where do pathogens live?
Reservoir
Are standard Precautions used for all patients? (Yes/No)
Yes
What PPE protects your eyes?
Goggles or Face Shield
Touching a contaminated surface is what type of transmission?
Indirect Contact
A resident is coughing. What PPE should you consider?
Mask
What is the portal of exit?
How germs leave the body
Name one time you must wash your hands
Before and after patient care, after gloves, etc.
What PPE protects your clothing
Gown
What spreads through the air over long distances?
Airborne
A patient has a fever and open wound. What is your first action?
Use PPE and follow precautions
What is a susceptible host?
A person who can get sick
Why are standard Precautions so important?
It prevents the spread of infection
When should gloves be removed?
After use and before touching clean surfaces
Give one example of direct contact
Touching, handshake
You forgot to wash your hands, What should you do?
Wash your hands immediately
How can you break the chain of Infection? Give one example
Handwashing, PPE, Cleaning
Why are standard precautions used even if a patient is not diagnosed with infection?
You don't always know who is infected
Why is PPE important in healthcare?
Compare droplet vs airborne transmission
Droplet = Larger particles, short distance
Airborne = Small particles, travels farther
A resident refuses PPE use. What should you do?
Educate, report to nurse, follow protocol