Hand Washing
How long do you wash your hands per the VSL policy?
What is 20 seconds?
TRUE/FALSE: Influenza is spread via person to person contact.
What is FALSE?
Billy has a cold and the nurse notes he has a fever and must stay in his room. You are asked to help him to the bathroom. What PPE is required for this assistance?
What are gloves?
TRUE/FALSE: You do not need to wash your hands at the end of your shift?
You should always wash your hands to help protect you and your family.
TRUE/FALSE: Just nursing is responsible for infection prevention?
What is FALSE?
Infection prevention and control is EVERYBODY'S business. :)
TRUE/FALSE: You do not need to change gloves and wash your hands after cleaning BM from a resident before placing a clean brief.
What is FALSE?
TRUE/FALSE: Respiratory infections are the second leading cause of death among long term care residents.
What is FALSE?
Respiratory infections are the #1 leading cause of death.
What PPE is required for contact precautions?
What are gloves and a gown?
You see a kleenex on the floor...now what?
What is the #1 thing our team can do to prevent spread of infection?
What is handwashing?
TRUE/FALSE: You must remove your gloves and wash your hands after removing a dirty dressing before placing a clean dressing.
What is TRUE?
This is the cost of immunizations for David Place employees.
What is FREE?
This must take place after removing gloves every time.
What is hand washing?
Only dietary staff are allowed in this area.
What is the kitchen?
All dirty linen needs to be carried out of the room in this fashion.
What is a plastic bag carried to the barrel?
What is the proper hand hygiene for a resident with C-diff?
What is hand washing with soap and water ONLY? (NEVER USE HAND SANITIZER FOR C-DIFF)
These are the typical signs and symptoms of influenza.
What is fever, body aches, fatigue, stuffy/runny nose, cough and/or congestion?
Gloves, gown, and mask are all PPE for this type of precaution.
What is droplet precautions?
What cleaning agent is necessary to clean a residents room who has c-diff?
What is bleach?
You notice the handrails are visibly soiled. What is your next step?
What is don gloves, clean up handrails with green top wipes?
What is, turn faucet on, wet hands, apply soap, lather for 20 seconds, rinse keeping fingertips pointed down, dry with clean paper towel, shut off faucet with new, clean paper towel.
How long are you at risk of spreading influenza before symptoms appear?
A. 7 days
B. 2 hours
C. 2 days
D. 4 weeks
What is C. 2 days?
This type of precautionary measure are used for tuberculosis.
What is negative air pressure?
This represents :
INFECTION AGENT -->RESERVOIR --> PORTAL OF EXIT--> MODE OF TRANSMISSION --> PORTAL OF ENTRY --> SUSCEPTIBLE HOST
What is the chain of infection?
This is where staff members can keep their drinks?
What is the break-room or nurses station only?