Infection Prevention
This is the first item of PPE that should be put on before entering an isolation room.
What is a gown?
This is the minimum amount of time the antiseptic should be allowed to dry on the skin before inserting the IV.
What is 30 seconds?
This is what CLABSI stands for.
What is Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection?
This technique should be used during catheter insertion to minimize the risk of introducing bacteria.
What is sterile technique (or aseptic technique)?
This type of mask is required for airborne precautions, such as with COVID-19
What is an N95 respirator?
This type of IV catheter allows for longer-term access and is inserted into larger veins.
What is a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)?
CLABSI is primarily caused by the insertion and use of this type of medical device.
What is a central line (or central venous catheter)?
This test is commonly used to diagnose a urinary tract infection in catheterized patients.
What is a urine culture?
This type of hand sanitizer is recommended when hands are not visibly soiled.
What is alcohol-based hand rub?
This antiseptic is commonly used to cleanse the insertion site before IV insertion.
What is chlorhexidine?
This practice involves thorough cleaning of the hands before handling a central line.
What is hand hygiene?
Cloudy or foul-smelling urine can be a sign of this condition in catheterized patients.
What is a urinary tract infection (or CAUTI)?
This type of room is required for patients under airborne precautions to prevent the spread of infectious agents.
What is a negative pressure room?
To prevent air embolism, you must do this before connecting the IV catheter to the tubing.
What is prime the IV tubing?
This type of cleaning agent is recommended for skin antisepsis before central line insertion.
What is chlorhexidine?
Regular monitoring of this can help in early detection of CAUTIs.
What is the patient's temperature (or vital signs)?
This practice aims to optimize the use of antibiotics to combat antibiotic resistance.
What is antibiotic stewardship?
This sign indicates that the catheter may be in a vein and not in the tissue during insertion.
What is blood return or flashback
This blood test is often used to confirm the presence of a bloodstream infection.
What is a blood culture?
This practice involves regular assessment to determine if a catheter is still needed.
What is daily review of catheter necessity?