Chain of Infection
What are the components of the chain of infection?
Infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, and susceptible host
What is a pathogenic microorganism?
Pathogenic microorganisms can cause disease
What is antisepsis?
Antisepsis is the process of inhibiting the growth of microorganisms on living tissue.
What does PPE stand for?
PPE stands for personal protective equipment.
Define mode of transmission in infection control.
Mode of transmission refers to how an infectious agent is spread from one host to another, which can include direct contact, indirect contact, or vectors.
Name a type of bacterial infections
Meningitis, Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus, Pertussis, Pneumonia, Strep throat, Tetanus, Tuberculosis
What is the purpose of sterilization?
Sterilization is the process of eliminating all forms of bacteria and other microorganisms.
Name one type of PPE and its purpose.
Gloves, Gown, Mask
What is a nosocomial infection?
A nosocomial infection is an infection acquired in a healthcare facility.
What does anaerobic microorganism mean?
Anaerobic microorganisms do not require oxygen to grow.
Explain the importance of maintaining a sterile field.
Maintaining a sterile field is crucial to prevent contamination and ensure no pathogens enter during medical procedures.
Describe OSHA's blood-borne pathogen standards.
OSHA's standards are regulations to protect workers from exposure to infectious blood and other potentially infectious materials.
Explain what opportunistic infections are.
Opportunistic infections are infections that occur more frequently and are more severe in people with weakened immune systems.
List 2 examples of a virus
Chicken pox, Covid 19, Common cold, Hepatitis (A, B, C), Herpes, HIV, Influenza (seasonal, H1N1, H5N1), Measles, Mumps, Polio, RSV, Warts, West Nile virus (WNV)
What skills are involved in sterile technique?
Skills include donning sterile gloves, sterile dressing application, maintaining a sterile field, and wrapping instruments for sterilization.
What is the Needle Stick Safety and Prevention Act?
It is a law aimed at reducing the risk of needlestick injuries among healthcare workers.
Identify and explain the types of isolation precautions needed to prevent the spread of communicable diseases. (4 types)
airborne, droplet, contact, and reverse/protective isolation.
What classification would Hookworm fall under?
Parasite
Describe the proper procedure for aseptic hand washing.
Wet hands, apply soap, scrub for at least 20 seconds, rinse thoroughly, and dry with a clean towel.
Demonstrate how to properly don and doff PPE according to the CDC.
Donning involves putting on PPE in a specific order to minimize contamination, while doffing requires careful removal to avoid exposure.