Infection Control
This method of destroying microorganisms involves using strong chemicals like bleach
What is disinfection?
The word donning means...
What is put on?
True or False: Bloodborne pathogens can spread through casual contact like shaking hands
What is False?
The best way to reduce the spread of infection
What is Handwashing?
Breaking the chain of infection is necessary in healthcare settings.
True
This is the first link in the chain of infection that refers to microorganisms capable of causing disease.
What is infectious agent?
When donning PPE, the first piece of equipment you should put on is this.
What is gloves?
The practice of treating all blood and body fluids as if they contain bloodborne pathogens is known as this
What is Universal Precaution?
You wear these when you anticipate coming in contact with any type of bodily fluid
What are gloves?
It is best practice to wash hands with fingertips pointing upwards
False
After handling bodily fluids, this practice is essential to prevent infections.
What is hand hygiene?
If your hands become visibly contaminated during PPE removal, you should do this before continuing.
What is wash your hands?
puncture with a contaminated object, non-intact skin, or mucous membranes
What is an exposure incident?
Used when cleaning up spills or splashes involving body fluids (a specific type of cleaning liquid)
A bleach solution 10%
A person will always contract a bloodborne pathogen when they have an exposure incident.
False
Breaking this link in the chain of infection can prevent pathogens from leaving the body.
What is portal of exit?
This type of PPE is designed to protect the respiratory tract from airborne infectious agents.
What is a respirator?
This virus attacks the immune system and can lead to AIDS if untreated.
What is HIV
A red bag for waste and soiled linens
True
This governing agency oversees safety in the workplace, including healthcare settings.
What is OSHA?
Name the 3 factors one should consider when selecting PPE
What is anticipated exposure, durability and appropriateness, and fit?
These pathogens can be transmitted through contact with infected blood or other bodily fluids.
What are BBPs
Type of container that used needles, surgical blades, and razors are placed in.
What is a sharps container?
The Flu, Covid, and Pneumonia are non-pathogenic viruses
False