Clean Sweep
The practice of making the environment and objects free of microorganisms
What is asepsis
The hand that should be gloved first.
What is the non-dominant hand
The smallest microbes
What are viruses
Influenza is an example
What is infectious agent
Frequent catheterization can lead to
Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI)
The process that destroys all pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganisms including spores and viruses.
What is sterilization
The first item of PPE applied during donning
What is gown
Bacteria are known as _____________ because they do not have a nucleus.
What is prokaryotes
Causes by a pathogenic organism that is easily transmitted from person to person
What is communicable disease
Bacteria entering through surgical wounds, leading to increased morbidity and extended hospital stays.
What is surgical site infection (SSI)
Equipment commonly used in the process of sterilization.
What is autoclave
Performing a fit check when applying this piece of PPE is important.
What is mask.
Approximately 70% is found in the small intestine.
What is the immune system
Fomites are an example
What is reservoir
Bloodstream infection that is often seen in critical patients in the ICU.
What is Central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI)
Set of guidelines designed to prevent the transmission of bloodborne pathogens.
What are universal precautions
The first item that should be removed during doffing
What is gloves
E.coli is an example of this category of bacteria
Pathogen leaves the body of the host
What is portal of exit
Can develop due to improper disinfection practices and contaminated tubing, especially in patients who have been on mechanical ventilation for over 48 hours.
What is ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)
Public health issue that correlates with poverty and high infant mortality
What is Sanitation (lack of)
What is biohazard container
An example of an antibiotic-resistant infection
What is MRSA
Pathogen enters the host through mucous membranes, broken skin, or the respiratory tract
What is portal of entry
Associated with overuse of antibiotics and can occur after surgical procedures.
What is Clostridium difficile (C. diff)