Infection
the practice of reducing or eliminating potential pathogens
asepsis
how often should you be turning your immobile client
Every 2 hours
an injury or disorder of muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, nerves, blood vessels or related soft tissue: sprains, strains, inflammation that may be caused or aggravated from work
Musculoskeletal injury (MSI)
the practice of putting on and taking off protective gear, clothing, and uniforms.
donning and doffing
When should you wash your hands with soap and water instead of using ABHR (alcohol based hand rub)?
1. visibly soiled hands
2. caring for a patient with Clostridium difficile infection
Slippery material used to reduce friction between the client and the surface and move client
Slider sheet
bony part IE knees/ elbows pressed against hard surface - can injure nerves and tissue and effect blood flow/ nerve function - bathing clients
Contact stress
When should you perform hand hygiene during doffing
1. removing gloves
2. removing gown
3. removing goggles/ face shield
4. removing mask
5. leaving room
List 3 common signs/symptoms of infection
Fever
Redness
Swelling
Nausea & Vomiting
Diarrhea
List 3 mobilizing/ repositioning aids
1. slider sheet
2. transfer belt
3. lift (ceiling, sit to stand, sara steady)
The three most common causes of work related injuries are:
What is:
1. Over exertion and repetitive movements
2. Slips trips and falls
3. Violent and aggressive behaviour
What is the required PPE for contact precaution
Gown and gloves, mask and face shield if risk of splash or spray
4 types of micro organisms
1. fungi
2. virus
3. bacteria
4. parasite
How can you prevent pressure ulcers (3)
1. repositioning patient often
2. taking pressure off of bony prominences (heels, coccyx, elbows, shoulders, head) with pillows
3. high quality mattress/ air mattress
4. smooth sheets, no wrinkles
5. ensure no objects in bed ie. iv caps, coins
Holding one position for a long time ex. dressing or bathing clients
Static posture
List 5 steps of donning
1. hand hygiene
2. gown
3. mask
4. eye protection
5. gloves
Where the pathogen lives before it infects a person – in a person, animal, food, water, soil or inanimate objects ie. doorknobs (think chain of infection)
Reservoir