Hand Washing
When should you perform hand hygiene when caring for a patient?
Before caring for a client and after contact with anything in the room.
When should you wear nonsterile gloves?
When touching blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions and contaminated items.
Dispose of sharp instruments such as needles, syringes and scalpels in a _____resistant container.
Puncture
What year did the CDC implement cough etiquette be incorporated into infection control?
2013
Are prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses and acceptable form of eye protection?
No
How many mLs of soap should you use to wash your hands?
3 to 5 mLs
Does the use of gloves eliminate the need for hand hygiene?
No
Most agencies require placing specimens in a plastic bag labeled _____ before transporting.
Biohazard
Who does respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette apply to?
Anyone entering health care settings ( clients, visitors, staff)
How long can fingernails be?
Nails should extend no more than 1/4 inch past the nail bed.
Hand hygiene is the most important measure for preventing the transmission of ______?
______ do not fit snugly against the face, making them vulnerable to splash and spray going under it.
Face shields
What kind of bag should you transport linens in?
Leak-resistant
How many feet away should you be from others when coughing?
3 feet
How long can influenza survive outside a host?
At room temperature, with moderate humidity, these viruses can live 24 to 48 hours on steel and plastic and 8 to 12 hours on cloth and facial tissues.
It may be necessary to perform hand hygiene between tasks and procedures on the same client to prevent ________ of different body sites.
cross-contamination
When should you wear a gown?
During client care activities that are likely to generate splashes or sprays of blood, body fluids, secretions or excretions.
You should avoid __ or ___ linens as this can spread micro-organisms.
shaking, tossing
What kind of mask should you wear when coughing to minimize contamination of the surrounding environment?
Surgical Mask
What if the client who is on droplet precautions has a prescription for a diagnostic test?
Place a surgical mask on the client and maintain 3 feet between the client and other individuals.
What should you do if you find lesions or cuts on your skin before caring for a client?
Apply a dressing over it.
If not using a breakaway gown, untie the _____ tie before removing the gloves.
waste
To prevent injuries, never ___ sharp instruments before disposing of them.
recap, bend or manipulate
What part of your face should you cover when coughing or sneezing?
Mouth and nose
How can I protect elderly clients and other immunocompromised clients from health care associated infections?
Standard precautions should be used with all clients to prevent the spread of pathogens.