THE BASICS
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
MEADOWS POLICY
CONTAMINATION
MISC
100
What is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of disease
What is handwashing
100
What does PPE stand for?
What is personal protective equipment
100
Where is the blood spill kit located at the Meadows?
What is the laundry room
100
All contaminated sharps are disposed of in what and where is it located?
What is the red sharps container. Located in the nurse's office or in the resident's room (diabetics only).
100
You should do this before and after work, after using the bathroom, after you sneeze or cough.
What is handwashing
200
What is the length of time you should wash your hands?
What is at least 20 seconds
200
Name 4 types of PPE
What is gloves, goggles/shields, mask and gowns
200
Where is Ecumen the Meadow's exposure control plan book located?
What is the nurse's office
200
Name some contaminated waste
What is disposable items such as, gloves, gowns, gauze, or anything that may contain blood or any bodily fluids
200
Name 2 ways influenza can be prevented?
What is flu vaccine and proper hand hygiene
300
Define OSHA
What is Occupational & Safety and Health Administration
300
What is the proper way to apply gowns and gloves
What is wash hands, apply gown and then apply gloves.
300
If you're unsure about what to do if you have become exposed - what do you refer to?
What is the exposure control plan book
300
Any obvious soiled material or surface needs to be wiped down with what?
What is 1:10 bleach solution
300
Name 3 ways to protect yourself from bloodborne pathogens
What is standard precautions, frequent hand hygiene, and PPE
400
Define Standard Precations
What is infection control practices used to prevent transmission of diseases that can be acquired by contact with blood, body fluids, non-intact skin (including rashes), and mucous membranes.
400
What PPE should be worn while in a resident's room when they have influenza?
What is gloves and a mask
400
Who do you contact if you become exposed?
What is nurse on duty or RN on-call.
400
After a soiled surface or equipment has been wiped down, what should you allow for that area to do?
What is allow that area to air dry. If it is equipment, place on a paper towel and allow to air dry.
400
How many times can you use hand sanitizer in a row before you should wash with soap and water?
What is 3 times in a row
500
When you are caring for a resident, when do you complete hand hygiene?
What is before and after caring for the resident.
500
What is the proper technique for removing soiled gown and gloves?
What is remove soiled gloves, untie neck/waist, keep hands inside one cuff, pull opposite sleeve away from neck/shoulder, peeling down the arm - repeat with other arm. Then pull gown off by turning it inside out. Fold so that the contaminated sides face one another - discard in proper receptacle and wash hands.
500
List the correct order of sequence you need to complete once you have become exposed
What is wash the affected area with soap and water immediately, notify RN on duty or on-call, fill out proper paperwork per nurse's recommendations.
500
Where does contaminated material be disposed of properly and where is it located?
What is in the biohazardous waste container and it is located in the storage closet next to the nurse's office
500
What is the most important part of washing hands with soap and water
What is friction for at least 15-20 seconds
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