Infection
Pathogen
harmful microorganism
Name 4 situations when you must do hand hygiene
before and after contact with residents
before and after eating
when first arriving at work
before leaving work
before getting clean linen
before applying and after removing gloves
after blowing your nose......
What is the CDC
Center for disease control AND prevention
What is MDRO
Multidrug resistant organisms
Lying on either side
What is the lateral position
list 3 symptoms of a localized infection
Redness, warmth, swelling, pain, drainage/pus
Name 2 situations when your hand hygiene must include soap and water
When your hands are visibly soiled
After coming in contact with body fluids
The federal government agency that makes rules to protect workers from hazards on the job
OSHA (Occupational safety and health administration)
What is SOB
Shortness of Breath
Lying flat on the back
What is the supine position
List 3 symptoms of a systemic infection
fever, chills, body aches, confusion, fatigue, weakness, headache, drop in blood pressure, nausea/vomitting
The minimum amount of time you must apply friction when lathering your hands with soap
20 seconds
Explain Standard and transmission based precautions
Following STANDARD PRECAUTIONS means treating all body fluids (except sweat) as if they were infected. They must be practiced with every single resident.
Transmission based precautions are in addition to standard precautions and are based on the mode of transmission
What is Dx
Diagnosis
The upper body is sitting nearly straight up
What is high Fowler
What is a HAI and how does it happen
Healthcare associated infection, occurs in the health care facility while receiving care
Define DON and DOFF
DON: apply/ wear
DOFF: remove/take off
State the correct sequence of donning and doffing the following PPE:
mask, gloves, goggles, gown, booties
DON: booties, gown, mask, goggles, gloves
DOF: gloves, goggles, gown, booties, mask
What is TID
3x/day
Name 3 different positioning devices
Pillows, wedges, booties, trochanter roll,
Describe the links of the chain of infection
Causative agent>reservoir>portal of exit>mode of transmission>portal of entry>susceptible host
Explain the difference between sterilization and disinfection
Sterilization: kills ALL microorganisms
Disinfection: kills enough pathogens so they are no longer considered infectious
Sanitizing is the act of reducing surface pathogens, either by disinfecting or sterilizing
Name 4 interventions that help you stay healthy
- ensure adequate sleep
- eat healthy
- stay hydrated
- avoid excessive alcohol consumption
- consider vaccinations
- avoid crowds
- keep your hands away from your portals of entry (...the holes in your body)
- keep your skin healthy and intact
- cover up skin cuts/ abrasions
- don't share razors/ toothbrushes/needles...
What is PRN
as needed
Rubbing or friction that results when the skin moves one way and the bone underneath remains fixed
What is shearing