The method for deciding which type of isolation to use for a particular patient.
What is understanding how certain infections are spread?
100
Demonstrate method of proper glove removal.
What is ... show proper technique.
100
"Double-bagging" is required when this occurs.
What is when the outside of the biohazardous bag is contaminated?
200
The process that reduces the number of microbes present.
What is cleaning?
200
3 prevention measures included in Standard Precautions.
What are:
Hand hygiene
PPE
Cough Etiquette,
Care of Equipment,
Care of Environment and Linens
200
The PPE necessary for Contact Precautions.
What are gown and gloves?
200
The sequence for putting on PPE.
What is gown, mask, gloves?
200
3 times you need to change gloves.
What are:
New pair for every person
When torn
Before touching mucous membranes or non-intact skin
When moving from "dirty" area to "clean" area during personal hygiene procedures
300
The process of destroying all non-pathogens and pathogens, including spores.
What is sterilization?
300
The healthcare worker must wash his/her hands (not use hand sanitizer) when contaminated by these substances.
List 2
What are blood, body fluids, secretions and excretions?
300
The PPE used for Droplet Precautions.
What are mask (and goggles if splashes of body fluids might occur)?
300
The proper sequence for taking off PPE.
What is gloves, gown, mask?
300
Goggles or a face shield is worn at this time.
What is when splashes and sprays can occur?
400
Items that need to be disinfected after the patient is discharged.
What are BP cuffs, wheelchairs, stretchers, commodes, and furniture?
400
List 4 infections from Medical Terminology List #7.
What are..........
400
The PPE for Airborne Precautions.
What is N-95 Respirator or PAPR?
400
The items in an isolation cart outside the patient room (list 5).
What are gloves, gowns, masks, goggles, biohazard waste bags, yellow infectious linen bags.
400
The label is placed here on a specimen container.
What is on the side of the container?
500
A pressure steam sterilizer.
What is an autoclave?
500
The government agency that issued The Guideline for Isolation Precautions: Preventing Transmission of Infectious Agents in Healthcare Settings 2007.
What is the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)?
500
The type of patient room used for persons with Tuberculosis.
What is an airborne infection isolation room (or room with negative air pressure).
500
3 ways to meet the emotional needs of the person in isolation.
What are:
Treat the person with respect, kindness and dignity
Say hello from the doorway if possible
Provide reading material
Provide hobby materials
Suggest they call family members and friends
Organize your work so you can stay and visit the person.