Infection control basics
What does it mean to PREVENT infection?
stop it before it happens
How many seconds should you wash your hands for?
20
What is the ingredient in sanitizer that kills germs?
Alcohol
What is a pathogen?
Disease causing organism
What is one way the chain of infection can be broken?
Decrease germ source
What is another word for hygiene?
CLEAN
How many seconds should you rinse your hands for?
10
What percentage of hand sanitizer needs to contain alcohol to be effective?
60%
Can bacteria or viruses be killed with antibiotics?
Bacteria
What was the "agent" in our skits?
Stomach virus
What does PPE stand for?
Personal protective equipment
What is a disease that can be prevented by proper hand washing?
What is a song besides HAPPY BDAY & ABCS that has a 20 second hook/chorus?
Truth hurts
Who is the susceptible host?
Anyone
What is the best method of infection control?
Hand washing
What is an example of PPE ?
Mask
What is the most hygienic way to dry hands?
Hand sanitizer cannot remove ___________ from hands
Oil, chemicals, visible dirt
Who is the reservoir host?
Where germs live (Human)
Which type of hand dryer left the most pathogens?
One you stick your hands inside
What was an example of PPE (besides gloves) that was on your PPT?
CPR Mouth cover
If everyone washed their hands.....___________ deaths would be prevented every year
1 million
List 3 sanitizer DONT's
Don't eat
Don't get in eyes
Don't make your own
What is the difference between the portal of exit and mode of transmission?
Portal of exit- how germs get out
Mode of transmission- how germs get around
What career did Mrs. Derkits work in in the health field?
Pharmacy tech