Personal Safety/Body Mechanics
True or False?
Report any personal injury or accident, no matter how minor.
True
Name 3 Aseptic Techniques
HANDWASHING
Good personal hygiene
PPE
Proper cleaning of instruments and equipment
Cleaning of the environment
Who developed standard precautions?
CDC
Explain pathogens vs non pathogens
Pathogens-
GERMS”
Cause infection and disease.
Non-pathogens
Normal to the body
May even be beneficial
How often should you change your mask?
Define Body Mechanics
The way a body moves and maintains balance while making the most efficient use of all its parts.
What is the most effective way to stop the spread of germs?
Handwashing!
When does it mean when patient has an airborn precaution?
Pt infected w/ pathogens transmitted by airborne droplet nuclei
The smallest of all microorganisms is...?
Viruses
What must be done before transitioning a patient in or out of a wheel chair?
Wheels must be locked
How should you bend when using proper body mechanics?
Bend from hips and knees
Define Antisepsis
preventing or inhibiting growth of pathogenic organisms (does not prevent the spread of spores and viruses) – can be used on skin
What does it mean when patient has droplet precautions?
Pt infected w/ pathogens transmitted by large particle droplets (coughing, sneezing) such as meningitis, pneumonia, severe viral flu
What is an EXOGENOUS infection?
originates outside the body
List the 3 types of lifts we demonstrated in body mechanics.
Golfer's lift
Squat lift
Team Lift
What should you do if a particle gets in your eye?
If a particle gets in your eye, inform your instructor/immediate supervisor. Do not try to remove the particle or rub your eye.
destroys or kills pathogenic organisms (not always effective against spores and viruses)
What does it mean when patient is contact precaution?
Pt is infected with microorganism that can be transmitted with direct/indirect contact (GI, respiratory or wound infections)
What do microorganisms need to reproduce?
WARM ENVIRONMENT
DARK
FOOD AND MOISTURE
palms
thumbs
wrists
in between fingers
nails
tops of hands
FOUR MAIN REASONS FOR USING PROPER BODY MECHANICS
Muscles work best when used correctly
Makes lifting, pulling and pushing easier
Prevents unnecessary fatigue and strain, saving energy
Prevents injury to self and others
Define Sterilization
destroys all microorganisms (including spores and viruses)
What is reverse isolation precaution?
Used to protect certain pts from organisms in the environment
List the 6 parts of the chain of infection
Infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host
List the order in which PPE should be donned (put on) including the order of tying your gown
Mask
Gown- tie at neck then waist
Safety goggles
Gloves