Respiratory Infections
Who should be vaccinated against FLU and COVID
All employees and residents are encouraged to be vaccinated against both
This is the number one way to prevent the spread of infections.
What is : HANDWASHING!!
What cleaning agent/wipes must be used if a patient has C'DIFF
What is : BLEACH (10%)/Orange top wipes
True or False: Your are emptying trash in a patients room- do you need to change your gloves between EACH patient?
What is: TRUE! Nobody should EVER be in the halls with gloves on
True or False: Vomiting, diarrhea, nausea are the typical signs of flu
What is: FALSE-Flu is an infection in the lungs not the gut!
What type of precautions are used for every resident?
What is: standard precautions (gloves)
ALL residents need to do this before being brought to the dining room for meals?
What is wash their hands
What does contaminated trash/isolation gowns go in?
What is : a red biohazard bag and a biohazard box.
Type of PPE used for a patient with COVID
What is: Gown, Gloves, N95 mask, face shield/goggles
If a Patient is on Enhanced Barrier Precautions when do you put on your PPE?
What is : When providing direct hands on care; shower, peri care, providing a feeding via a peg tube
If a Resident has C. Diff how do you decontaminate your hands?
What is: You must use soap and water to wash your hands. Never hand sanitizer because it doesn't kill the spores
What does contaminated laundry go in?
What is a clear biodegradable bag and a yellow bag
Residents with a Foley Catheter are at an increased risk for what type of infection?
What is :a UTI
True or False: A resident on isolation for flu or covid can have their door propped open?
What is: FALSE
The reasons a resident would be placed on EBP? (Name at least 2)
What is: The resident has a Foley Catheter or Suprapubic Catheter, Has a PICC line, Has a Peg Tube, Has a chronic wound.
True or False: Artificial Nails can harbor fungi and bacteria underneath them and should not be worn when providing resident care. Bonus What is: the maximum length natural nails should be kept
What is: True
1/4inch or not to exceed past the fingertip
What goes on the residents door and in the room when they are placed on isolation?
What is: A sign to go see the nurse before entering, and PPE don/doff instructions, PPE Set up, sign stating the type of isolation (contact, Enhanced Barrier Precautions, Neutropenic)
Name 1 Common Blood Borne pathogens.
What is : Hepatitis B, C and HIV
What are: The vaccinations we offer the residents to prevent respiratory infections. (Hint there are 4)
FLU, COVID, RSV, and Pneumonia
True or False: Neutropenic Precautions is one way to protect the resident who are high risk for infections?
What is: TRUE
The correct way to wash your hands (List all steps)
What is: turn on the faucet, wet hands, apply soap, lather/scrub minimum 20 seconds, rinse hands, dry with paper towel, use paper towel to turn off faucet, use the paper towel to exit the room.
To maintain HIPPA when a resident is on isolation while still maintain precautions; what sign is placed on the door?
What is: The type of isolation they are on (Contact, Respiratory, Neutropenic)
We only want to instruct staff and visitors what to put on not what the infection is.
Ways to prevent aspiration pneumonia (list at least 3 things)
What are: Have the resident out of bed for meals
Have the residents head of bed raised (45-90degrees) during and for a few minutes after eating.
Provide oral care after meals
Make sure proper diet provided (thickened liquids as ordered)