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What is considered hand hygiene
washing hand with soap and water or using alcohol based hand rubs
What kind of care should you give a resident that is in isolation
the same way you treat all other residents, with respect. Let them talk if they wish.
what should a NA do before leaving the dirty utility room
wash hands
How many links in the chain of infection must be broken to prevent infection
one, wash hands
What is sterilization
100% kill of pathogens
How are blood borne diseases transmitted
contact with blood or body fluids
what is local infection
drainage from a wound of cavity, in one location on the body.
why would a resident be in isolation
the resident requires transmission based precautions.
What is a susceptible host
an uninfected person who can get sick
When should the NA use standard precautions
with every resident in his care
What is considered clean?
anything not contaminated with pathogens.
Give me some reasons that people are at greater risk for infection.
list things that increases the risk of infection in older adults
Catheter use.
What is the best way to control MRSA, what is MRSA
Through proper handwashing
How long should you wash your hands
20 seconds.
when should you wear gloves
when handling dirty linens
When should a mask and googles be worn
if contact with splashing or spraying blood or body fluids is likely.
What should the NA do if he spills a substance on his body
immediately wash the area
Give me an example of body fluids
urine
Droplets normally travel not more than
6 feet
where do you dispose of sharps
in the sharps container
When should standards precautions be used
when treating all blood, body fluids, and mucous membranes as if they were infected.
Wash her hands
99.9% kills pathogens
When pathogens enter the bloodstream and move throughout the body, it is considered a _____ infection
systemic