Nasty Bugs
Wash up
Mr Fixit
Education
Antibiotics/Vaccines
100
A watery bowel movement that sheds spores
What is C. Diff (clostridium difficile)
100
Everyone needs to do this before they eat
What is Hand hygiene
100
A bacteria that causes lung infections after the person has inhaled microscopic water droplets that have grown the bacteria in all kinds of water systems — hot tubs, air conditioners and mist sprayers in grocery store produce departments.
What is Legionella
100
Your are emptying trash in a patients room- Do you need to change your gloves between EACH patient?
What is YES!!!! Never wear gloves in the hallways
100
A free vaccine that is offered to residents and staff beginning October to March annually to minimize the risk of acquiring, transmitting or experiencing complications of this illness
What is flu/influenza
200
A type of gram-positive staph bacteria that is resistant to many antibiotics and is responsible for several difficult-to-treat infections in humans
What is MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus)
200
This practice includes hand hygiene, the use of PPE, safe injection practices, safe handling of potentially contaminated equipment or surfaces, respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette
What is Standard Precautions
200
This FUNGI can cause lung infections from the spores released during repairs such as sanding or renovation
What is aspergillosis
200
True or False: Computer key boards and telephones have more germs on them than Public toilets
What is True
200
This is the proper for antibiotic for viruses such as the common cold
What is none
300
Gram-negative bacteria that produce an enzyme that has the ability to break down commonly used antibiotics, such as penicillins and cephalosporins and render them ineffective for treatment. Often found from E Coli or Klebsiella
What is ESBL (Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase)
300
These should be kept at 1/4 inch in length with no artificial agents and if not they could injure residents and harbor bacteria.
What is fingernails
300
The faucets must be maintained in good working order to ensure these stations are available when needed
What are eye wash stations?
300
You should do this if a visitor comes in and is coughing and sneezing
What is give them a mask (education on hand hygiene also PLEASE)
300
This is often mistaken for an infection and need for antibiotic when the person really needs something else
What is dehydration
400
Enterobacteriaceae that are difficult to treat because they are resistant to commonly used antibiotics. Affect patients in acute and long-term healthcare settings, who are being treated for another condition and are more likely to affect those patients who have compromised immune systems or have invasive devices like tubes going into their body.
What is CRE (Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae)
400
The most effective way to prevent transmission of infections
What is hand hygiene
400
This item is found on machines in some resident rooms and is changed weekly.
What are oxygen filters?
400
True or False: Gloves are a substitute for hand hygiene and you do not need to decontaminate your hands after wearing gloves?
What is FALSE
400
Antibiotics fight infections caused by this germ
What is bacteria
500
a type of bacteria called enterococci that have developed resistance to many antibiotics, especially vancomycin. A Super BUG
What is Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE)
500
The length of time you must lather your hands with soap
What is 15 seconds
500
This disinfecting wipe can be used to clean multiple surfaces and can be found on the med carts.
What is Sani-cloths? (purple top wipes)
500
The following process is the correct way to ________________: turn on the faucet, wet hands, apply soap, lather/scrub minimum 15 seconds, rinse hands, dry with paper towel, use paper towel to turn off faucet, use the paper towel to exit the room.
What is wash your hands
500
This term is used to describe what happens when a person’s immune system begins to resist the antibiotic when it is given to them
what is antibiotic resistance
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