Prevention
The preferred method of hand hygiene
What is alcohol based hand gel?
Unlike bacteria, antibiotics will not be effective against me.
What is a virus?
A deadly, contagious lung infection that all staff must be tested for upon hire.
What is TB or Tuberculosis?
Involves the physical transfer of an agent from an infected person to an uninfected person through direct or indirect contact with the infected person.
What is Contact transmission?
When I am sick, I should______.
What is "stay home"?
The easiest most effective way to prevent infection.
What is handwashing?
People excrete me when they talk, sing, sneeze or cough
What is a respiratory droplet?
Contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs.
What is Flu?
This transmission occurs when tiny aerosol particles are expelled by talking, sneezing or coughing but then remain suspended in the air.
What is airborne transmission?
A red bag that is used for disposable items contaminated with blood or bodily fluids
What is a biohazard bag?
I should wash my hands for this long.
What is 20-30 seconds?
The type of isolation precautions all residents who are infected or suspected of COVID19 are on.
What is Resp & droplet/Enhanced Precautions?
I can live on surfaces for up to 5-6 months.
What is C-diff?
The spray of droplets during coughing and sneezing can spread an infectious disease.
What is droplet transmission?
comes in an air tight dispensing container, and is ideal for cleaning hard, non-porous surfaces, and equipment.
What are Sanitation/disinfection wipes?
Precautions used for ALL patients, every time.
What is standard/Universal precautions?
Since I work in healthcare it is highly recommended I get the _________________.
What is COVID19 vaccine?
Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV
What is a blood borne pathogen?
Occurs when an agent is transferred to a susceptible host by animate vectors, such as mosquitos, fleas, ticks, lice, and other animals.
What is Vector borne transmission?
If I have an accidental needle stick or have an unprotected exposure to blood. I need to report this to ____________.
What is a Charge Nurse, Manager/House Supervisor, and Employee Health?
When a patient is on isolation precautions, I will wear this correctly to keep me safe.
What is PPE?
Fever, chills, body aches, new loss of sense of taste or smell, cough, shortness of breath, nausea, diarrhea, sore throat.
What are symptoms of COVID 19?
I should be fitted for this at the time of hire and then once a year to protect myself from getting infection
What is N-95 mask fitting?
When an animal or animal excrement make contact with people. People with compromised immune systems and pregnant women should take extra care.
What is animal-to-person contact
When all patients are treated as if they are infectious.
What are Universal Precautions?