Infection Control
What are the two types of organisms that healthcare workers protect against?
What are pathogenic and non-pathogenic organisms?
What is the proper hand washing technique?
What is wet hands, apply soap, scrub for 20 seconds, rinse, and dry?
What are the three types of medical gloves?
What are latex, nitrile, and vinyl gloves?
What does the RACE protocol stand for?
What is Rescue, Activate, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate
What are fall precautions?
What are steps taken to prevent accidental falls for at-risk individuals
Why is infection control important in healthcare?
It prevents illness and protects both healthcare workers and patients.
When should hand sanitizer be used?
When soap and water aren't available or hands aren't visibly soiled.
When should gloves be worn?
When handling bodily fluids, contaminated items, or performing medical procedures.
Name the type of fire extinguisher used for electrical fires.
What is Class C (CO2) fire extinguisher
Describe seizure precautions.
What is measures to minimize injury risk during a seizure
Name one disease contracted through bodily fluids.
What is Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, or AIDS?
What minimum alcohol percentage should hand sanitizer contain?
What is at least 60% alcohol?
What is the purpose of surgical masks?
What is to protect from airborne particles and prevent the spread of germs
What should be done first if a fire is detected in a healthcare facility?
What is to rescue patients
What are aspiration precautions?
What are strategies to prevent food or liquid from entering the lungs during swallowing
What is the definition of infection control?
What are methods and practices that prevent the spread of germs?
Why is it important to wash hands before and after handling sterile items?
What is to minimize the risk of infection?
Describe proper mask-wearing technique.
What is clean hands, cover nose and mouth, fit snugly, and ensure easy breathing
What are the two main types of fire hazards in healthcare?
ordinary combustibles, and electrical
Why is proper positioning important during meals for patients at risk for aspiration
What is to minimize the risk of aspiration
Describe the importance of hand hygiene in infection control.
What is crucial for preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)?
Explain the significance of drying hands with a clean paper towel.
What is to prevent re-contamination after hand washing?
Why is fit testing important for N95 respirators?
What is to ensure a proper seal for effective protection against airborne diseases
Explain the importance of knowing the location of fire exits and alarms
What is crucial for efficient evacuation and safety during a fire
What must be done if a patient is placed in physical restraints?
What is to monitor regularly and check for comfort and safety