Hand Hygiene
What is the minimum time recommended for handwashing with soap and water?
20 seconds
What is the correct sequence for donning PPE?
(Gown, mask, goggles, gloves)
What is the first link in the chain of infection?
(Infectious agent/pathogen)
What type of transmission occurs when you inhale airborne pathogens?
(Airborne transmission)
What does PPE stand for?
(Personal Protective Equipment)
When should you perform hand hygiene when using gloves?
(Before putting on gloves and after removing them)
Which two types of PPE are required when there is a risk of blood splashes?
Face shield or goggles
and gown
What term refers to the way a pathogen exits the body?
(Portal of exit)
What is the term for transmission through contaminated objects, such as door handles?
direct
What is the term for an infection acquired during a hospital stay?
(Nosocomial infection)
Alcohol-based hand sanitizer is effective unless your hands are visibly what?
soiled or dirty
What is the purpose of PPE in infection control?
(To protect healthcare workers and patients from infectious agents)
How can the chain of infection be broken at the "mode of transmission" link?
(Hand hygiene, disinfecting surfaces, using PPE)
Which disease is commonly spread through droplet transmission?
Influenza
What is the term for an agent that kills bacteria on surfaces?
Disinfectant
What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infections in healthcare settings?
Proper hand hygiene
Which piece of PPE is used when caring for a patient with airborne precautions?
(N95 respirator)
A person with a weakened immune system is considered what in the chain of infection?
(A susceptible host)
What type of transmission occurs from insect bites?
Vector-borne transmission
What term refers to the process of making an object free from all microorganisms?
Sterilization
Which part of the hands is often missed during handwashing?
(Fingernails and between the fingers)
What is the first item of PPE to be removed after patient care?
gloves
What is an example of a reservoir in the chain of infection?
(Humans, animals, water, equipment)
What is the primary mode of transmission for hepatitis B in healthcare settings?
Bloodborne transmission
What is the term for an organism that causes disease?
Pathogen