Infection Control
This is considered the single most effective way to prevent the transmission of microorganisms and break the chain of infection.
hand hygiene
These precautions are used for all patients, regardless of their suspected or confirmed infection status, to protect against exposure to blood and body fluids.
Standard Precautions
a break in the chain can ____ the development of an infection
prevent
If ________ _______ is compromised due to injury, such as abrasions, cuts, incisions, or burns, the barrier is breached, which creates a portal of entry.
may not feel ill or show visible signs, but may see it in lab value changes, x-rays or CT scans. Is from the time they are exposed to the time symptoms appear.
Incubation
This type of asepsis, also known as "clean technique," involves procedures used to reduce the number and transfer of pathogens.
medical asepsis
A patient with Tuberculosis would require this specific type of transmission-based precaution, which includes the use of a N95 respirator.
Airborne Precautions
Often are microorganisms that are too small to be seen by the naked eye. Can contain bacteria, fungi, virus or parasites.
line the nose, mouth, lungs, and digestive and urinary tracts are coated with secretions that aid in fighting against potential pathogens.
mucous membranes
when symptoms subsite and start to feel better and regain strength
period of decline
CAUTI, CLABSI, SSI are what types of infections?
Healthcare Associated Infections
When removing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), this is the item a nurse should remove first to prevent self-contamination.
gloves
What are the modes of transmissions? (name 2)
Direct, Indirect, Droplet, Airborne, Waterborne, Foodborne, Vector-borne
The acidic environment of the ________destroys pathogens that enter the digestive tract.
stomach
starts to have non-specific symptoms; fever, aches, poor appetite, malaise
prodromal
A nurses main goal of infection is what?
PREVENTION!
A patient with C-diff requires what type of precaution and what PPE should be worn?
Contact; Gloves, Gown
These are the six specific links in the "Chain of Infection" that must all be present for an infection to occur.
causative agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, and susceptible host
These structures provide a physical and mechanical barrier from dust and airborne microorganisms through blinking
eyelashes/eyelids
symptoms become obvious
acute illness
referred to as sterile technique, eliminates all pathogens. Used when performing sterile dressing changes, catheterizations and surgical procedures.
Surgical Asepsis
What is included in "Full PPE"
gloves, gown, mask, goggles, faceshield
a ______ reservoirs is contaminated soil, water, food, medical equipment, iv fluids, feces
inanimate
This mucus traps pathogens, preventing them from reaching the lungs.
cilia
returns to previous or new state of health
period of convalescence