Hand Hygiene
Your body has its own defense against germs and will fight off any pathogens they think will harm your body, what are these army men called?
White blood cells
What are three types of infection?
Viral, Bacterial, Respiratory
ALL residents need to do this before they eat
Clean their hands
What are the three super bugs?
MRSA, VRE, C-Diff
After 48 to 72 hours what test should be read?
Is when a TB test should be read
True or False? Washing your hands thoroughly prevents against the spread of germs?
True
What is RSV?
Respiratory syncytial virus which is a common respiratory virus that can infect the lungs, nose and throat.
True or False? Gloves are a substitute for hand hygiene, and you do not need to decontaminate your hands after wearing gloves?
False
What is a super bug?
A pathogen that has evolved to resist most antibiotics and other medications.
The organization that gives guidelines for controlling disease
What is the CDC
What should you do to your fingernails regularly?
Trim them
What are some places where germs live?
Your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Coughing, sneezing, or talking could cause exposure to an infectious agent and is known as this mode of transmission:
Droplet or airborne
It describes the way an infection is spread
What is the chain of infection
When are three times you should wash your hands?
Before eating/preparing food, after going to the bathroom, coming in from outside, after touching animals, etc.
Which method of Hand Hygiene should be used when hands are visibly soiled?
Soap and water
The person who is likely to catch and infection
What is a susceptible host
This type of precaution requires the use of a private room, gloves, and gown:
Contact precautions
What is fomite?
Objects or materials which are likely to carry infection, such as clothes, utensils, and furniture.
Name two ways your body keeps out germs. *Double point bonus if you can name four*
Skin, boogers/mucus filter germs/dust, sneeze, cough, all germs move out from body not in (ear wax, mucus, etc.).
How many seconds do you wash your hands or do hand hygiene?
20 seconds
In your facility, who's responsible for preventing and controlling infections?
You (everyone)
How does wearing a face mask help prevent the spread of infection?
It helps contain respiratory droplets from the wearer, reducing the risk of transmission to others.
What is an illness contracted in a healthcare facility
Nosocomial (Healthcare associated infection)
True or False As soon as you catch a virus you feel sick immediately.
False, there is an "incubation" time when the germs multiply before they begin to take over.