That's Nasty
True or False: The correct order for putting on PPE is: Gown, Mask, Gloves.
True
What is another term for "microorganism"
Microbe
Surgical site infection while in the hospital is known as ______.
Hospital Acquired Infection (HAI)
What is the primary color of a sharps or bio-hazard container?
Red
This type of classification of disease starts within the body.
Endogenous
What is the the device called used as a primary method of sterilization when it comes to tools or surgical instruments?
Which type(s) of cleaning agents are safe to use on human skin to provide disinfection?
Alcohol Based
What is equipment you wear to prevent blood or bodily fluids from getting onto your skin or clothes called? NO ABBREVIATIONS
Personal Protective Equipment
What is the best way to stop the spread of infection from everyday patient care?
Washing your hands
In the chain of infection, what is needed for the pathogen to live and grow?
Reservoir
Which of the following is an example of a foodborne illness?
CLABSI, E. Coli, MRSA, Bacteria
E. Coli
If you are diagnosed with a __________ illness, a prescription of antibiotics will not help the patient.
Virus or Viral
Doff is another word for
Remove or off
Medical asepsis is known to be __________.
Clean
Your patent has developed an infection in their right hand. This is known as a __________ type of infection?
Local
What is the smallest type of microorganism.
Virus
True or False: Coughing while walking is an example of DIRECT CONTACT when it comes to the spread of infection?
False
Jamal has had a terrible cold for several days. Instead of staying home to stop the spread of infection, he continues to come to work. Which of the following would be a means of exit for the cold virus?
Jamal Sneezing or Coughing
Protective Isolation is used to protect the ______.
Patient
Regarding the chain of infection, how a microbe enters the body is which link?
Portal of Entry
Your patient has developed a systemic infection; this is known to be where inside the body?
Whole body
What are the classification of microorganisms that can infect the body?
Bacteria, Protozoa, Fungi, Viruses, Algae
extra: Archea
Treating all bodily fluids like they are infectious is known as?
Standard Precautions
A nurse/doctor are taking care of several patients in the Emergency Room, she is caring for a patient with MRSA. What 2 types of PPE must she wear?
Gloves and a gown
Which regulation requires employers to protect healthcare workers from exposure to bloodborne hazards?
Bloodborne Pathogens Standard