Infectious Disease
Most health care associated infections are transmitted to patients this route.
what is on hands of healthcare workers
True or false.
Hand Hygiene is not needed if you wear gloves while providing care.
False
How often are bathrooms cleaned in resident rooms?
Daily.
Who is the Dietary Manager?
Vicki Coppins
Where is the PPE located on home areas?
Clean utility rooms.
Which of the following is NOT considered a portal of entry?
a) eyes
b)Nose
c)intact skin
c) intact skin
This PPE is required when entering a room with contact droplet additional precaution sign on the door.
Eye protection
mask
gown - direct care
gloves - direct care
Who is responsible for cleaning spills in the lobby?
Who ever finds the spill is responsible for cleaning the spill.
This must be completed before consuming food.
Hand Hygiene
What is the term for the computer system used to document resident care.
Point of Care
This is an effective way to prevent disease
what is washing your hands
4 types of PPE
What are gloves, masks, gowns, face shield.
What is the difference between cleaning and disinfecting
cleaning removes dirt and debris, disinfecting kills germs.
When working in the dining room what is the purpose of hand sanitizer?
to provide a quick hand hygiene option when soap and water are not available.
When are additional precautions contact/droplet initiated?
Resident with 2 or more respiratory symptoms.
The ____ blood cell levels are an indication of infection.
What are white blood cells. (also known as leukocytes)
2 most common types of transmission based precautions used in healthcare.
contact
droplet/contact
The amount of time the disinfectant needs to remain wet on the surface to kill germs.
What is Contact time
When serving food/snacks what is the purpose of serving utensils?
a) to be fancy
b) to reduce the risk of contamination
b) reduce the risk of contamination.
In your facility who is responsible for preventing and controlling infections?
you! everyone is responsible for preventing infections.
Some strains of this common bacteria are resistant to antibiotics.
What is MRSA - Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
What is the proper way to way to handle food that has fallen on the floor during meal service.
a) immediately dispose of food.
b) 5 second rule.
a) immediately dispose of food.
4 moments of hand hygiene
what is before entering a resident environment, before clean/aseptic procedure, after risk of fluid exposure, after leaving or touching a resident environment.