Don't Eat
What is the most effective (and least expensive) way to prevent transmission of infection
Good Hand Hygiene
This French sounding bacteria is a common cause of diarrhea following or during antibiotic use
What is C difficle?
The minimum set of practices that you use for ALL patients is called...
What is standard precautions?
When you use me to clean the equipment, follow the directions
What is contact time period?
The overuse of these makes infections caused by certain bacteria very difficult to treat
What is antibiotics?
Most Often, Germs are moved around from place to place on these things••.
people's (especially health care providers) hands
Some strains of this common bacteria are resistant to antibiotics
What is Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)?
Aside from hand hygiene, what is one other precaution that is included in standard precautions?
What is Point of Care Risk Assessment?
If you don't clean me after use, I will spread germs.
What is medical equipment?
You can be infected with an infectious disease and have no symptoms
What is colonization?
First phase of the chain of infection
What is infectious agent?
This virus may cause serious illness in those who have chronic conditions, the very young and the Elderly
What is Influenza?
In your facility, who's responsible for preventing and controlling infections?
What is everyone?
Safety first! Empty me when I am two-third full
What is the sharp container?
The injection of weakened or dead viruses which allows our immune system to develop a protective response to these bugs if we are exposed to them in the future
What is vaccinations (Immunizations)?
ALL Patients need to do this before they eat
What is hand hygiene?
Antibiotics do not cure illness caused by this category of germs
What is Viruses?
I was exposed to blood or a potentially infectious bodily fluid what should I do
What is 1) Apply first aid. 2) report to your manager and fill out worksite forms. 3) Get medical treatment if a high risk exposure?
The two methods of Hand Hygiene are.....
What is 1) Soap and water and 2) Alcohol based hand rub (ABHR) ?
When you cough or sneeze you should always
What is cover mouth and nose with a thick tissue, the inside of your upper arm or inside of your lapel?
I took care of a patient with C-diff, what next
What is wash hands with soap and water?
This microbe cause infection in immuno-compromised and patient undergoing chemotherapy
What is fungus?
Name three types of PPE (personal protective equipment) that you might use.
What is Gloves, Gown, Eye protection (goggles), Mask?
Wipes used to remove germs from the surface
What is disinfection?
Which has more germs growing on it? 1) toilet seat, 2) home door handle 3) grocery cart handle
What is a grocery cart handle?