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What happens during the covalescence stage of an infection?
Recovery period, signs and symptoms disappear
What are all the Indirect Contacts?
-Fomites
-Vectors
-Vehicles
-Airborne
-Droplet
What is droplet transmission?
Refers to inhalation of infectious secretions within droplets from nose or mouth of an infected person when they cough, sneeze, or talk
What is the best means of preventing the spread of microorganisms?
Hand Hygiene
What two types of protection do masks provide?
-Respiratory Protection
-Barrier Protection
What is a pathogen?
A microorganism that can cause infectious diseases
What is Fomite transmission?
Occurs when a person touches an inanimate object that has been contaminated by an infectious person
What is a portal of entry?
The site through which microorganisms enter a susceptible host
What are the five moments for hand hygiene?
1. Before touching a patient
2. Before a clean or aseptic procedure
3. After a body fluid exposure risk
4. After touching a patient
5. After touching patient surroundings
What are the CDC guidelines for disposal of needles/sharps?
-Never recap,bend,break, or separate needle from syringe
-Place uncapped needles/sharps in a puncture proof container
-If you receive a needle stick report to your supervisor immediately
What is a reservoir?
A site where pathogens live and multiply
What is Vector transmission?
Occurs when a microbe is transmitted between hosts through the bite of an insect or animal
What is a susceptible host?
Someone who is at the risk of infection
When do you use hand washing?
-Hands are visibly dirty
-Hands are contaminated or visibly soiled with proteinaceous material
-Before eating and after using the restroom
-After caring for patients with C. Diff and Bacillus Anthracis
When should face shields and goggles be worn?
Whenever a chance blood or body fluids may splash eyes and face
What is a portal of exit?
Any route that infected blood, body fluids, excretions, or secretions leave the body
What is vehicle transmission?
Diseases traveling in "vehicles" from one person to another
includes blood, drugs
What are some responsibilities of the CDC?
-Perform research and comply statistical data concerning infectious disease
-Develop immunization guidelines
-Publish a two-tier system of infection-control guidelines
What is Personal Protective Equipment?
Refers to specialized clothing and equipment worn by health care workers for protection against infectious materials
All biohazard waste must be placed into which color of bag?
Red
What is direct contact?
Transfer of infectious microbes by touching a person with a contagious disease or touching body fluids
What is airborne transmission?
Refers to inhalation of residue from evaporated droplets of diseased microorganisms
When should standard precautions be used?
With all patients and with all contact with blood and other bodily fluids, mucous membrane,and non-intact skin
When should you wear gloves?
When there is a potential for contact with body fluids, mucous membrane, or non-intact skin and when handling items soiled with potentially contaminated with blood or body fluids
Which of the following are examples of a patients vital signs?
1. Body Temp.
2. Pulse
3. Blood Pressure
4. Respiration
All of these