FLU and Immunizations
How is Hepatitis A spread?
Fecal-Oral route
When should a CNA wear disposable gloves?
Anytime there is a chance of coming into contact with blood or body fluids, secretions, excretions
Handwashing is the number one way to prevent the spread of healthcare associated/nosocomial ______________________.
Infections
What is the abbreviation for bacteria that are resistant to one or more antibiotics?
What is : MDRO's
True or False: You are providing personal care for a patient and realize you need more towels. Can you leave the room with gloves on to retrieve the linens?
What is: NO! Nobody should EVER be in the halls with gloves on
Virus
What PPE must be worn to enter a patients room in "Contact" Precautions?
What is: gloves
Must wear a gown to provide direct patient care
What is the most important part of handwashing?
Friction
What is the most common route MRSA is spread?
What is: Physical contact
Name the PPE that is worn with EBP.
What is : Gown and gloves
What is the cost of Hep B immunizations for employees
Nothing, Nada, FREE!
What PPE must be worn to enter a patients room in "Droplet" precautions:
What is : a mask
What are the guidelines for using hand sanitizer in healthcare?
Hand Sanitizer is: -effective only if applied and rubbed in thoroughly -Made with 60% alcohol -Applied before and after patient contact , and each glove use
What is the difference between direct and indirect contact?
What is : direct physical contact with infected person
indirect touching equipment or supplies
contaminated by an infected person
What is the term for a resident being able to spread a resistant germ even though they have no signs or symptoms?
What is : Colonization
Liver disease i.e hepatiis or cirrhosis
Type of precautions used for a patient with TB or chicken pox
What is: Airborne
What is unique about C. Diff?
Hand sanitizer is not effective- must wash hands with soap and water
A spore-forming organisms
Name the precautions that are only used in LTC facilities for residents who have urinary catheters and wounds?
What is: Enhanced Barrier Precautions
What do you need to strive to do about the chain of infection?
What is: Break the Chain
What are 5 signs and symptoms of the flu
Fever(usually high), headache, extreme tiredness, dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle aches, stomach symptoms
What bodily secretion does not spread bloodborne pathogens?
Sweat
The correct way to wash your hands
What is: turn on the faucet, wet hands, apply soap, lather/scrub minimum 20 seconds, rinse hands, dry with paper towel, use new paper towel to turn off faucet
An infection a patient gets while receiving treatment in your facility is called a/an
HAI Healthcare Associate Infection
Nosocomial Infection
3 Common Blood Borne pathogens contracted from needle sticks
What is : Hepatitis B, C and HIV