Match the pathogens
What type of pathogen is the cause of Malaria?
Parasite
What is the best way to help keep a patient safe who can not walk independently?
Make sure that they can reach their call bell without getting up.
What is transmission based precautions?
Special steps used in addition to standard precautions, chosen based on how the patient's infection is spread
What is the pathogen that causes the infection?
Infectious agent
What is a chain of infection?
The elements required for an infection to spread from one source to another
What type of pathogen causes a vaginal yeast infection?
Bonus - What is something can be used to treat a vaginal yeast infection
Fungi
*Bonus* - Topical cream ie. monistat,
What level of asepsis can be achieved with a bleach solution?
*Bonus* -
1. What is something that you would sanitize?
2. What is something that would be sterilized?
Disinfection
1. Sanitize - Counters, Trays, Stethoscopes, Blood Pressure Cuffs
2. Surgical Tools
To reduce the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens employers must offer what
1. Employee PPE free of charge
2. HBV Vaccination
3. Education for safe specimen handling procedures
What is the place where the pathogen lives?
Reservoir
What is a reservoir
A place where the pathogen can live, such as the human body, animals, food, formites
What type of pathogen can cause strep throat?
*Bonus* How is this treated?
Bacteria
*Bonus - Antibiotics*
What is a proper response to an electrical equipment fire?
Shut off the power to the electrical equipment fueling the fire
What precautions could be used for a patient who is sneezing and has a runny nose?
1. Standard Precautions
2. Droplet Precautions - Including a surgical mask
How does the pathogen leave the place where it lives?
Portal of Exit
What is infectious
Able to spread
What type of pathogen can cause hepatitis?
Virus
What are some examples of electrical safety hazards?
Equipment blocking access to the electrical breaker box
Frayed cord on electrical equipment
What is the correct order for removing PPE
1. Gloves
2. Goggles
3. Gown
4. Mask
How does the pathogen travel?
Mode of Transmission
What is a susceptible host?
Anyone who can contract a disease
What is a type of pathogen that can cause Covid19 or RSV?
Virus
What is a way to prevent bioterrorism?
OBA Regulations
What should the employee do after a lab worker breaks the tube?
Alert others to avoid the area
Put gloves on
Wipe up the spill
Disinfect the area
Complete the incident report
How does the pathogen enter a susceptible host?
Portal of Entry
What is a virus
A very small pathogen that invades and reproduces inside other cells.