Basics
organization that develops and publishes guidelines for safety in the workplace
What is OSHA
20 seconds
What is the minimum time to wash your hands
treat all patients as potentially infections
What is standard precautions
if blood or body fluid splatter is a possibility, you should wear eye protection, clothing protection, and a _______ _________
What is a surgical mask
HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C
What are blood borne pathogens
What is the CDC
most effective step in preventing disease transmission
What is hand washing
steering wheel, door handles, radio mics etc.
What are common places that are not disinfected
when to place a mask on the patient
When you suspect an airborne disease and the pt. is not wearing a non-rebreather mask
the first step after you have been exposed to blood or body fluids
wash or flush the area as soon as you are able
a disease that can be spread from person or species to another is called _________
What is a communicable disease
hand washing should be performed after:
removing gloves or touching blood or body fluids without gloves
what is the condition in which EMS can transmit diseases easily to these types of patients
What is immunocompromised
type of mask to be worn when treating a patient with a cough or significant difficulty breathing
What is a N95
Chief, receiving facility, or MMH emergency department if across state lines
What is who you need to notify, complete reports, and be tested if a significant exposure
involves the spread of infection from a patient to another person through an inanimate object
What is indirect contact
if water and soap is not available, use
What is an alcohol based sanitizer
infected blood with this disease can be found dried on surfaces for several days and still be able to transmitted
What is Hepatitis B
describe the proper technique to remove gloves safely
What is:
do not touch skin, pinch opposite glove on the outside to turn inside out, then with clean hand touch only the interior surface of the gloves
series of 2 to 3 vaccines may protect you from this disease
What is Hepatitis B
involves the spread of infection through droplets or dust that may be sneezed or coughed
gloves, eye protection, and masks
you must disinfect with _________ wipes when cleaning after a patient with c. difficile contamination
What is bleach
apply, press around face, inhale and exhale to check for leakage
What is fit testing a N95 mask
medications that can be offered if a significant exposure to prevent HIV virus from replicating (reproducing)
What is post exposure prophylaxis