Infections
This disease is caused by an airborne pathogen
tuberculosis
What does R mean in the acronym RACE?
rescue individuals in danger
avoid using damaged power cords is apart of which type of safety?
electrical safety
Who or what is being affected is called?
reservoir
Define a standard set of precautions.
Set of infection control practices used to prevent disease that can be acquired by blood, body fluids, non contact skin, and mucous membranes.
This disease is caused by an inflammation of the liver
hepatitis b
What does A mean in the acronym RACE?
Sound the alarm
avoid any electrical equipment while collecting what?
blood
viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites are called?
infectious microorganisms or agents
Name 2 of the things you need to do when you are dealing with a contact virus.
Clean Non-sterile examination gloves into room
Take those gloves off before leaving room
Wash hands before leaving room
the most important way to stop the spread of infection
hand washing
in the event of a fire, what would you be responsible for?
evacuation of patients
when available, try and use how many pronged plugs?
3
what is the portal of entry?
Opening allowing the microorganism to enter the host
When is special ventilation required?
When dealing with airborne virus.
Any infection that first occurs during a patient’s stay at a health-care facility
Nosocomial Infections
What does the C mean in the acronym RACE?
Confine the fire by closing doors & windows
amount of radiance is determined by?
time, shielding, and distance
method of transfer are all of these : droplet, contact, common vehicle, vector borne, and ...
airborne
What is the smallest a pathogen droplet can get?
0.001mm
a virus called human immunodeficiency virus, transmitted by blood
AIDS
If the fire is elsewhere, the aide is expected to do what?
assisting the nursing personnel in closing the doors to the patient rooms.
with external hemorrhage, what do you do first?
apply direct pressure to wound until bleeding stops or when EMS arrives
what are considered exit portals for infectious agents?
The nose, hands, or sneezing
When using gloves when are you supposed to change them?
After dealing with infective material