Transmission
How does Direct Transmission occur? Give one example.
Direct infected person to non-infected person contact. (ex: shaking hands)
*Infection Prevention Manual, page 4*
What are the standard precautions for Droplet Precautions? What are the two places this can be found?
On the droplet precautions flyer in the front of the binder and page 13 of the Infection Prevention Resources Binder.
What is the PPE used for Airborne Respirator Precautions?
Wear CAPR/PAPR or Fitted N95 mask prior to entering room in addition to standard precautions
*Found on Airborne Respirator Precautions flyer
What is Step 6 in the Proper Handwashing Technique document listed in the Infection Prevention Resouces Binder
Rub with back of fingers to opposing palms with fingers interlocked
What are standard precautions and why are they used?
*answer found in the Infection Prevention Manual, top of page 5. *
How does Indirect Transmission occur? Given one example.
Contact by both an infected and non-infected individual with a common object. (ex: touching a door handle)
*Infection Prevention Manual, page 4*
What is step 7 on the Room Cleaning Checklist?
Transport any dirty instruments in a clam shell container to the designated pretreatment area (the dirty room on west side)
*Room cleaning checklist found in the Infection Prevention Resources Binder.
What PPE is used for Contact Enteric Precautions?
Gown and Gloves in addition to standard precautions
*Found on Contact Enteric Precautions flyer
What is step 9 in the Alcohol handrub hand hygiene technique listed in the Infection Prevention Resources Binder?
Wait until product has evaporated and hands are dry (do not use paper towels)
What is the difference between Latent and Active TB?
*Page 41 of Infection Prevention Resources Binder.
How does Droplet Transmission occur? Give one example.
Non-infected person is 3 ft or less from a person infected with organisms harbored in saliva, respiratory secretions, etc. (ex: coughing, sneezing, etc...)
*Infection Prevention Manual, page 4*
At what point are you required to change out the sharps container?
When the container is 3/4 full.
* Step 9 on the Room Cleaning Checklist in the Infection Prevention Resources Binder
What are the control measures for Head Lice?
*Page 52 of the infection Prevention Resource Binder
What are the 10 high touch surfaces listed in the Infection Prevention Resources Binder? Where is it listed?
High Touch Surfaces are exam tables, chairs, sink, counters, frequently used drawers, cupboard handles, doorknobs, light switches, keyboard, and mouse.
*Found on the Room Cleaning Checklist in the Infection Prevention Resources Binder
What are the symptoms of Bed Bugs?
*Page 50 of the Infection Prevention Resources Binder.
How does Airborne Transmission occur? Give one example.
Airborne particals can travel distances greater then 3 ft by air currents or shared ventilation systems. Some organisms (measles) can live up to four hours in shared air ventilations.
*Infection Prevention Manual, page 4*
What are the Healthcare Worker Considerations for Contact Precautions?
*Page 13 of the Infection Prevention Resources Binder
What is the proper order for doffing PPE used in Droplet Precaution Procedures?
1. Gloves (if used)
2. Eye cover (if used)
3. Gown (if used)
4. Mask
5. Wash or gel hands (even when gloves are used)
How do you know your exam room is clean?
All flags should be out when the room is clean and ready to use.
*Found on Room Cleaning Checklist bottom of the page
What are the Patient Considerations for Airborne Precautions used in the "Transmission-Based Precautions Decisions Tree"
*Page 13 of the Infection Prevention Resources Binder.
How does Vector Bourne Transmissions occur? Give one example.
Carried by another agent. (ex: flies, ticks, clothing, etc...)
*Infection Prevention Manual, page 4*
What are the CMA's responsibilities for Decreasing Risk of Potential Exposure and/or Potentially Communicable Disease when a patient is in clinic?
*Page 40 of the Infection Prevention Resource Binder
What is the proper order for donning PPE used in airborne precaution procedures?
1. Wash or gel hands
2. Gown (if needed)
3. Mask
4. Eye Cover (if needed)
5. Gloves (if needed)
Where is the site of infestation for Scabies?
*Page 52 of the Infection Prevention Resources Binder.
Why are masks and eye protection used?
*Page 7 of the Infection Prevention resources Binder