Infection Prevention
A harmful microorganism
Pathogen
How long should a Patient Care Technician use friction when lathering and washing their hand?
20 seconds
What type of personal protective equipment may be needed when caring for a patient with a respiratory illness?
Mask or Respirator
Bloodborne diseases can be transmitted by
Infected blood entering the bloodstream
A cleaning measure that destroys all microorganisms, including those that form spores
Sterilization
An infection that is limited to a specific location
Localized infection
A Patient Care Technician will come into contact with microorganisms
Every time the Patient Care Technician touches something
How many times can a gown be worn before it needs to be discarded?
1 time
Employers must offer a free vaccine to protect Patient Care Technicians from
Hepatitis B
A process that destroys most, but not all pathogens
Disinfection
Occurs when pathogens invade and multiply within the body
Infection
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines hand hygiene as
Handwashing with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand sanitizer
Which type of personal protective equipment must be removed AFTER exiting the patient's room?
Respirator
OSHA states that a type of engineering control required by the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act
A hinged or sliding needle cover
Only to be used once and then discarded
Disposable
An infection acquired in a healthcare setting during the delivery of medical care
Healthcare-associated infection
Alcohol-based hand sanitizer is used
In addition to washing with soap and water
What is the correct order for donning PPE?
Gown
Mask
Goggles
Gloves
Why is it important for an employee to report any potential exposures immediately
To protect the employee's health and the health of others
Dirty linen should be rolled or folded
Dirty area is inside
Set of methods practiced in healthcare facilities to prevent and control the spread of disease
Infection prevention
Why should the Patient Care Technician not wear artificial nails to work?
They harbor bacteria and increase risk of contamination
Donning gloves with the?
Non-dominate hand first
The Bloodborne Pathogens Standard is a law that requires that
Healthcare employers must have a written exposure control plan designed to eliminate or reduce employee exposure to infectious material
Dirty linen should be
Carried away from the Patient Care Technician's uniform.