HAI's
What is an infection that a person develops after being admitted to a health care agency?
healthcare-associated infection
What is a pathogen in the chain of infection?
source
What is the same as medical asepsis and removes pathogens?
clean technique
What is an infection that occurs in a body part?
local infection
What is the minimum time to wash your hands?
20 seconds
What is the most important way to prevent infections from spreading?
hand hygiene
Where can a pathogen live, grow and multiply?
reservoir
What is the process of becoming unclean?
contamination
What is an infection involving the whole body?
systemic infection
What is the correct direction for drying your hands?
fingertips to forearms
What is another name for an HAI?
nosocomial infection
What is a human or animal that is a reservoir but does not develop the infection?
carrier
What is a work area free of all pathogens and non-pathogens?
sterile field
What is a drug that kills microbes?
antibiotic
What is a hand hygiene alternative to soap and water when C-Diff is not involved?
alcohol hand rub
What are common sites for HAI's?
urinary system, respiratory system, wounds, bloodstream
What are the major transmission methods in health care settings?
contact, droplets, airborne, and sharps injuries
What is sterile technique and keeps items free of ALL microbes?
surgical asepsis
What is a microbe that usually does not cause an infection?
non-pathogen
What is the correct way to turn off faucets?
using clean paper towels
What are possible HAI's?
C-Diff, MRSA, Influenza, VRE
Who are the MOST susceptible hosts?
young children, elderly, burn patients
What is the sequence for doffing PPE?
1. gloves, 2. goggles, 3. gown, 4. mask
What is a disease caused by pathogens that is spread easily?
communicable disease
When should you wash your hands?
before and after eating, before and after the bathroom, before and after putting on gloves, etc.