Infection Prevention

Standard Precautions

100

When it comes to Standard Precaution we assume...

What are blood, body fluids, secretions & excretions are contaminated

200

We do this when handling any non intact mucous membranes

Wear Gloves

300

True or False:  We only need to wash hands AFTER removing gloves

FALSE

400

True or False: When cleaning up bodily fluids it best to use paper towels because you can wipe it immediately

False: Clean up body fluid spills immediately with an approved disinfectant/ call UMMC ES.

Hand Hygiene

100

The #1 Protection against the spread of disease

Hand Hygiene

200

Name two of the 4 reasons when you should practice Hand Hygiene

1) After touching bodily fluids

2) Before & after touching a patient

3) After using the restroom

4)After eating (prevent reactions to food allergies by clients)

300

The time to use wash hands rather than use sanitizer

When hands are visibly soiled:

400

One of these 2 childhood songs can help you know how long to wash your hands.

Happy Birthday

ABCs

500

One of the rules regarding Finger nail care

ØGerms can live under artificial fingernails both before and after using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer and hand washing

It is recommended that healthcare providers do not wear artificial fingernails or extensions when having direct contact with patients

Keep natural nail tips less than ¼ inch long

Some studies have shown that skin underneath rings contains more germs than comparable areas of skin on fingers without rings

Drug Resistant Organisms

100

This word means means the client has the germ inside or on the body but have no symptoms of active infection.

Colonization

200

This word means the client has the germ inside or on the body & there are active symptoms.

Infection

300

True or False: The germ can be spread by this person or through contaminated surfaces/equipment in both Colonization and Infection

TRUE

Prevention

100

The preferred method to prevent transmission of organisms when you need to sneeze

Cough/sneeze into your bent elbow

200

when handling needles what should a person NOT do

DO NOT reuse, bend, recap or break needles after use

300

The Phone number to call if someone receives a needle stick

Call 8-STIK to get recommendations for follow-up if indicated.

400

when it comes to disease prevention Body Piercing:

a) looks awesome

b) is ridiculous

c) can cause serious infections if not cared for

C

500

the preferred type of hand lotions is:

a) Water based

b) Scented lotions

c) whatever brand you prefer

Hand lotion should be WATER BASED so it does not damage latex gloves (avoid strongly scented lotions to prevent allergy reactions)