Handwashing
The single most effective way to prevent infection in the healthcare environment
What is handwashing
Lyme disease is transmitted by
What are vectors
This is inflammation of the colon
What is colitis
Mandate standards that eating, drinking, applying cosmetics, and handling contact lenses be prohibited when there is any likelihood of exposure to blood, blood products, or body fluids.
What is OSHA
These are single leak-resistant, red-orange bags
What are biohazard bags
To remove dirt and loosely adhering microorganisms on the skin
What is the objective of handwahing
The sterile processing tech DOES NOT have an impact on which of the elements of the chain of infection
What is the defense Mechanism
This is also called the "whooping cough"
What is Bordetella pertussis
These should always be kept clean, and short and free from dirt or debris
What are your finger nails
This is used to discard slides or tubes with small amounts of blood, scalpel blades, needles, and other contaminated sharps.
What is puncture resistant container aka Sharps Container
This is the minimum time needed for handwashing
What is 20 seconds
Bloodborne Pathogens exposure is regulated by the
What is Occupational safety and health administration( OSHA)
MRSA
Methacillin Resistant staphylccoccus aureua
You should discard this after washing hands
What is your drying towel
This is given any time an employee is exposed to blood or other body fluid
What is a medical evaluation
Unless the water turns off automatically this should be used instead
What is a disposable towel
Under Standard precautions, all blood and other potentially infectious materials are
What is handled as if they were infectious
HAI
Healthcare Associated infection
This is PPE. What does it include.
What is Personal Protective Equipment.
Gowns, Head coverings, Shoe coverings, face mask, shields, eye protections and gloves
This injection is given is series of 3 at scheduled intervals
What is hepatitis B vaccination
Solutions having this amount of alcohol concentration is considered most effective
what is 60%-95%
Infection caused by a needlestick enters through which portal of entry
What is parenteral tissue
CDJ
What is Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease
Practicing this in the workplace not only sets a good example for others but is just plain smart
What is practicing good hygiene
This consist of paper towels, nonwoven, wraps and non infectious materials
What is non infectious medical waste and general trash