One of the most important steps we can take to prevent the spread of germs. Effective when the hands are visibly soiled.
What is Hand Washing
100
Symptoms caused by this virus can include: runny nose, nasal congestion and sneezing. A sore throat, cough, and headache may accompany the afore mentioned symptoms
What is the common cold
100
2009 saw the pandemic of this type of influenza
What is H1N1 or swine flu
100
This is one of the worlds most pressing health problems
What is antibiotic resistance
100
At the very least, a healthcare workers bag should contiain these items (name two)
What are Gloves, Hand hygiene supplies, barriers.
200
After washing your hands, and before turning the water off on the faucet, the person washing their hands should do what step?
What is obtain a paper towel or other barrier before touching the faucet.
200
This virus is spread person to person through large particle respiratory droplet transmission. Is more prevalent in the fall to winter months.
What is Influenza
200
Candida spp. have emerged as a significant cause of infection in a variety on immunocompromised hosts, but especially those of this population
What is HIV-infected patients
200
The first antibiotic discovered was this
What is Penicillin
200
A bag should be placed on this
What is a clean, dry, flat surface with a barrier between the bag and the surface.
300
If soap and water are not available, the individual should obtain hand sanitizer with at least this much alcohol?
What is 60%
300
Staph infection that does not get better when treated with first line antibiotics.
What is MRSA (Methicillin-resistant staph aureus)
300
Development of vaccines is credited to this man in 1796
Who is Edward Jenner
300
There are well over 100 antibiotics in use. Name 2 of the most common classess of antibiotcs
What are: Fluoroquinolones, Penicillins, Cephalosporins, Macrolides, Sulfonamides, Tetracyclines, Aminoglycosides
300
Some objects that should be placed in the "Dirty" pocket of the bag include: (name three)
What is soap, paper towels, hand sanitizer, barriers, disinfectant, non-sterile gloves
400
In the United States, hospitalized patients acquire how many infections each year:
1 million,
2 million, or
5 million
What is 2 million
400
Found as a result of treating livestock and poultry with antibiotics, these infections are on the rise in the United States. Patients with these infections must be on isolation precautions.
What is Multidrug-resistant infections
400
Germ Theory of Disease is credited to this French chemist in 1861
Who is Louis Pasteur
400
Symptoms of an allergic reaction to an antibiotic include: (Name 2)
What are: shortness of breath, rash, hives, itching, swelling of the face, lips or tongue; fainting.
400
Reusable bag equipment should be cleaned with one of these cleansers before returning the equipment to the bag.
What are disinfectant spray, alcohol wipes or spray, Chlorine bleach, diluted 1:10 to 1:100,A benzalkonium product
500
Name the times when a healthcare worker should preform hand hygiene
What is before patient contact; after contact with blood, body fluids, or contaminated surfaces (even if gloves are worn); before invasive procedures; and after removing gloves (wearing gloves is not enough to prevent the transmission of pathogens in healthcare settings).
500
The bacterium that is related to the bacterium that causes tetnus and botulism
What is Clostridium difficile
500
This man first developed the use of antiseptics in surgery
Who is Joseph Lister
500
Sir Alexander Fleming observed that colonies of the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus could be destroyed by this mold
What is Penicillin
500
Sometimes it is not feasible to bring your equipment bag inside the home. Some special situations include:
What are If the home is not clean, If the home is full of bugs, The home has cats or other animals running loose, If there is not any safe place for you to set your bag down.