Chain of infection
Define: Chain of infection?
Describes how disease is transmitted from one human being to another.
What age group is hospitalized more often?
Elderly people
What are pathogens?
Microorganisms that are capable of causing infection and disease.
When should you wash your hands with soap?
When hands are visibly soiled
When should you put in gloves?
For every task!
What are the 4 contact transmissions?
Body fluids, direct contact, and indirect contact
What can happen to peoples bones as they age?
Their bones become more brittle
They prevent the spread of pathogens that travel through the air after becoming expelled.
What is the first step of hand washing?
Turn on water/ wet hands
When should you change your glove?
If become wet, soiled, worn, torn, or ripped.
Which link refers to any body opening on an infected person that allows pathogens to leave?
Portal of exit
Residents are at a greater risk for acquiring infections while living at _________?
Facilitys
What is an exposure control plan?
It outlines specific work practices to prevent exposure to infectious material.
How long should you scrub your hand?
20 sec ;)
What should gowns cover?
Arms, front side, and fully cover the torso
Which type of infection is limited to a specific location in the body and has symptoms that are near the site of infection?
Localized Infection.
What device do some elderly people need for urinary elimination?
Catheters
When an employee is exposed to blood or other potentially infectious material, it is called an _____.
Exposure Incident
What are the steps for handwashing scrubbing?
1. Rub hands together
2. Hand over hand (back of hands)
3. Thumb
4. Wrist
5. (Repeat other hand)
6. Nail scrub on palmWhat does wearing a mask prevent?
They prevent the inhalation of microorganisms through the mouth or nose.
What is the only way to make and area/ object completely of micro organisms?
Surgical asepsis ;)
What 2 things can accrue for an elderly person who is not getting proper nutrition?
Dehydration and malnutrition
The federal government agency responsible for improving the overall health and safety of the people in the United States is called _____.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
What percentage of alcohol needs to be in hand sanitizer to be most effective!
60%-95%
When can you take off your respirator?
AFTER you leave the room (after skill).