Medical / Surgical Asepsis
Name 1 example when you cannot use hand sanitizer
Soiled hands, less than 60% alcohol concentration, bacteria
What is the name for an infection that lingers for a long period of time?
Chronic
Rank the order of least to most germs removed: sterilization, disinfection, sanitization
Sanitization, disinfection, sterilization
Where should bedpan contents be placed?
Toilet
How long should you wash hands for?
20 sec
What is the first step you should take if poked with a needle while working?
Is a chemical solution like clorox considered Sanitation, Disinfection, or Sterilization
Disinfection
Where should blood be disposed of?
Biohazard container
What happens when a sterile item touches a clean item?
The sterile item is considered contaminated
Using a bandage interrupts which link in the chain of infection?
Entrance
Which piece of PPE should be removed first?
Gloves
Where can you find the information of a chemical that you are working with?
Safety Data Sheet
When opening sterile packaging how should you open the outer flap?
Pull it away from your body
Which is the most effective way to prevent transmission of infection?
Proper hand hygiene
For most viral infections, you should wear this type of PPE
N-95 respirator mask
When should sharps containers be emptied?
When it's 2/3 full
List the assumed contaminated areas when working with sterile packaging. (2 main ones)
1. Outer 1 inch border of package
2. Below the waist
If someone gets infected by sharing a fork with someone else. What is the fork considered?
Mode of transmission
For most bacterial infections, you will need to wear this type of PPE
Gown
Training your employees would be considered a part of what?
Exposure Control Plan