Bacteria, Viruses & Fungi
What are the 3 types of bacteria shape?
Cocci, Bacilli, Spirilla
What is the FIRST step before disinfecting?
Cleaning
What must you put on before touching blood?
Gloves
Where must clean implements be stored
In a clean, dry, and designated location in a sealed container or closed cabinet
Can porous items be disinfected?
Yes
Which bacteria form pus?
Staphylococci
What level disinfectant is required for nonporous tools?
EPA registered hospital grade disinfectant
What is the FIRST step after an injury occurs?
Stop the service
this must be done before disinfecting tools
cleaning with soap and water
Not a complete replacement, secondary to proper hand washing
What is the difference between LOCAL and SYSTEMIC Infection
Local is confined to a particular part of the body; a systemic infection is when the pathogen has disrupted throughout the body rather than staying in one area
How long must tools remain fully submerged?
The amount of time according the the EPA label manufacturers instructions
Where do blood contaminated items go?
Biohazard waste disposal bag or container
When must hands be washed And for how long
before or after contacting potentially contaminated surfaces and for at least 20 secs.
Can you disinfect a wooden stick?
What is MRSA?
An antibiotic-resistant type of bacteria that causes infections making them harder to treat
What is sterilization?
Process that destroys ALL microbial life, including spores, generally with the use of an autoclave
What is contamination?
Presence of blood or reasonably anticipated presence of infectious materials on an items surface
Why can’t you double dip a wax stick?
No, you should never double-dip a wax stick (spatula) into the wax pot, as this contaminates the entire pot with bacteria, skin cells, and blood-borne pathogens from your skin.
What happens if the disinfectant becomes cloudy
The disinfectant must be changed, and remade according to the solution EPA label instructions
What is the difference between HIV & AIDS
HIV is the virus that attacks the immune system and AIDS is the advanced final stage of HIV infection
Which items cannot be disinfected and must be thrown away?
Non porous, Single use materials that cannot be properly sanitized and disinfected
This is the presence of pathogens in the blood or body fluids
Bloodborne pathogens
What is the proper way to remove gloves
pinch the outside of one glove at the wrist, peel it off inside-out, and hold it in the opposite gloved hand. Slide two bare fingers under the remaining glove's wrist cuff, peeling it off inside-out over the first glove, then dispose of them and wash hands
Inspector finds a used towel in a closed cabinet labeled “clean”. What violation is this?
Sanitation violation due to improper linen storage and cross-contamination risks