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5 Signs/Symptoms of MRSA infection
1. boils or abscesses with pus or drainage 2. redness 3. swelling 4. pain 5. warmth at infection site 6. fever 7. wound that does not heal or is rapidly getting larger
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the number and types of hepatitis currently identified
5! Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E
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Face masks (shields) are stored here on your unit
Stedman - Rm 8 closet EH1 previously in med room, moved to more accessible area EH2 Rm 3 closet DH1 Supply (linen) closet DH2 In cabinet above the microwave in the staff office Partial Program - there are none
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Two types of adverse health effects may occur due to bed bug bites
1. skin rashes 2. psychological effects.
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Hand sanitizers containing 60-70 percent alcohol kill this percentage of most common organisms in fewer than 30 seconds.
99.9%
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This is what being MRSA colonized means and 3 precautions to reduce transmission to HOUSEHOLD members
Colonized is carrying MRSA on your skin or in your nose,but there are no signs of infection. Precautions are good handwashing, regular bathing, covering skin wounds to reduce risk of transmission to close contacts
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the body organ that is compromised by the hepatitis viris
LIVER
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what to spray on surfaces that are contaminated with body fluids for proper clean up
1:10 bleach solution
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Adult lice may look like this _______________ on the human scalp, behind the ears, or at the nape of the neck or you may see little white eggs (called nits)
light brown, sesame seed-sized bugs darting around
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3 Respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette measures to teach to individuals having signs and symptoms of a respiratory infection.
1. covering the mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing 2. using tissues to contain secretions and disposing them in waste receptacles 3. performing hand hygiene after contact with respiratory secretions
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For patient teachihg - If your patient has MRSA in your nose and they hold their kids or grandkids, these are the 2 precautions they should take
wash your hands with soap and water or alcohol based gel after touching your nose and before touching others, avoid sneezing on them!
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7 symptoms of the hepatitis virus
1. jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes) 2. fatigue 3. abdominal pain 4. loss of appetite 5. nausea 6. sweating 7. diarrhea 8.low grade fever 9. headache
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where to access supplies to clean up a contaminated surface when housekeeping cannot assist
in a plastic container located in each inpatient unit staff office
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A picture of This .
Betty the pet BED BUG out for a walk
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Pathogens can be transmitted directly – as in as a needlestick injury from a patient Or indirectly. These are 4 modes of indirect transmission - which means that microorganisma are spread through or on a third agent).
1.Droplet spread 2.Airborne transmission 3.Common vehicle transmission 4.Vectorborne transmission
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These four legged family members may also carry MRSA
dogs and cats (Fido and Fluffy)
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the forms of hepatitis passed through infected blood, sexual contact with the virus, or through childbirth when Mom is infected.
What is Hepaitis B, C, and D.
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where disposable razors are to be discarded after use unless contaminated with dripping blood
in the common trash in the staff offfice, not in sharps disposal box.
400
The procedure for treatment of head lice for patient , clothing, bed linen and carpet is this.
Wear gown, gloves, hair covers. Thoroughly shampoo the patient’s scalp for four minutes with Permethrin. Rinse and dry, comb hair using a fine tooth comb to remove nits (eggs). Wash patient clothing in very hot water. All patient towels and bed linens in hospital laundry. Vacuum carpets.
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At Bournewood, the 4 portals of entry (openings into the body) to protect against transmission of infectious agents are:
1. mucous membrane 2. non-intact skin 3. the gastrointestinal, 4. the respiratory system.
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two activities someone should avoid until a MRSA skin infection is healed
1. avoid whirpools, hot tubs, swimming pools 2. avoid contact sports or other physical activity in which bandages or dressings may fall off
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3 ways in which Hep B, C, and D can be prevented.
1. vaccine for B 2. latexcondoms 3. not sharing needles 4. not sharing personal items e.g. toothbrushes, razors, nail clippers withinected person
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All specimens from patients are considered this
biohazardous
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Transmission of head lice occurs through this.
close contact with an infested person or by direct contact with personal items such as hats, scarves, ribbons, combs, brushes, chairs, beds and carpeting containing lice or eggs.
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If you sustain a needlestick, a cut from a contaminated medical device or a splash to your skin, immediately wash the area with _______________. Splashes to mucous membranes (nose, mouth and eyes) should be flushed generously with _________. Then report to NM or NS
What is soap and water, water.
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