This is the first link in the chain of infection. It is a pathogenic microorganism that causes disease
What is a causative agent
This is the single most important thing the NA can do to prevent the spread of disease
What is wash hands
This is who a NA should use Standard Precautions with
Who is every resident
This helps prevent the a Hepatitis B Virus
What is the Hepatitis B Vaccine
Covid is transmitted though this
What is respiratory droplets
This link in the chain of infection is any body opening on an uninfected person that allows pathogens to enter.
Portal of Entry
Washing hands with soap and water or using alcohol based hand rubs is the definition of this
What is hand hygiene
Under Standard Precautions, urine is what
What is a body fluid
What is airborne precaution
This link in the chain of infection is where the pathogen lives and multiplies
What is a reservoir
This is the amount of time an NA should use friction when washing hands
What is 20 seconds
What is gown, mask, goggles, then gloves
This is how MRSA is most often spread
What is Respiratory, Droplet, and Contact Precautions
This is the first step in handwashing, after turning the water on
When the NA is going to clean up a spill, this is the first step that should be performed
What is put on gloves
This is the best way to control the spread of MRSA
What is proper handwashing
Name a situation where covid 19 is most likely to be spread
When a Nursing Assistant wears gloves, this link in the chain of infection is broken, thus preventing the spread of disease
What is mode of transmission
Name 2 instances when a nursing assistant should wash their hands
What is
When you arrive at work
When hands are soiled
Before putting on gloves and after taking off gloves
Before and after using toilet
Transmisson-Based precautions are practiced in addition to this
What is Standard Precautions
This is the best way to control the spread of C. Difficile(2 part answer)
What is proper handwashing and proper handling of contaminated waste
Name an underlying condition that makes a person more susceptible to severe COVID-19 complications