Hand Hygiene
How long should I wash my hands for?
20-30 seconds with alcohol-based hand sanitizers.
Which of the following is not considered a portal of entry for blood-borne organisms?
A) Eyes
B) Nose
C) Mouth
D) Intact Skin
Intact skin.
Bloodborne pathogens may enter your skin through:
a) skin abrasions.
b) Open cuts.
c) Mucus membranes
d) All of the above
D) All of the above.
What cleaning agent must be used if a patient has C'DIFF
What is : BLEACH (10%)
True or False: Your are emptying trash in a patients room- do you need to change your gloves between EACH patient?
What is: TRUE! Nobody should EVER be in the halls with gloves on
When is the use of alcohol-based hand gels NOT a recommended means for hand hygiene?
1) When hands are visibly soiled.
2) Norovirus.
3) C Diff.
What PPE must be worn to enter a patients room in "Contact" Precautions?
Gown and gloves.
The term universal precautions refers to:
a) Wearing sunblock before sun exposure.
b) Using hand sanitizer before eating.
c) Treating all body fluids as if they are infectious
c) Treating all body fluids as if they are infectious.
True or False: Alcohol hand sanitizer will kill C'Diff
What is: FALSE- it does not kill spores-c'diff is a spore
True or False: Computer key boards and telephones have more germs on them than Public toilets
What is : TRUE
Where should hand hygiene be performed?
a. At the nurses' station?
b. At the nearest sink?
c. At the point of care?
At the point of care. If the sink is in the exam room, that counts for point of care.
Most healthcare-associated infections are transmitted through _____.
HCWs hands and contaminated surfaces
80% vs. 20%.
Which of the following may contain bloodborne pathogens?
a) Vaginal secretions
b) Semen
c) Saliva that contains traces of blood.
d) All of the above.
D. All of the above.
What skin infection is suspected when a patient comes in and says "I got bit by a spider"
What is : MRSA
What you should do if a patient comes in and is coughing and sneezing?
What is : give them a mask (education on hand hygiene also PLEASE)
True or False: Artificial nails, gels, shellacs or extenders are NOT permitted for staff have patient contact.
TRUE. Why?
Type of precautions used for a patient with TB or chicken pox
Airborne.
When discussing the bloodborne pathogen standard, what are the main diseases of concern?
A) HIV, HBV, HCV
B) PVC, HAV, HDV
C) CDC, PCP, HEV
D) HIV, HEV, BVD
A) HIV, HBV, HCV
A patient presents to their clinic appointment and has been deemed with a high level of suspicion for TB by the provider. What actions should you take?
1) Place a surgical mask on the patient.
2) Notify receiving unit of isolation.
True or False: Recapping needles is prohibited.
What is: TRUE
What are the 5 moments of hand hygiene?
1) Before touch a patient.
2) Before clean/aseptic procedure.
3) After body fluid exposure risk.
4) After touching a patient.
5) After touching or coming in contact with patient surroundings.
Type of precaution used for a patient with Ebola?
Comprehensive PPE.
What is the most common bloodborne pathogen occupational exposure?
Hepatitis B.
A patient comes to his appointment and says, my other doctor told me I have Norovirus. What is the proper precaution for this patient?
What is : Special precautions. Clean hands with soap and water.
CDC: "Alcohol-based hand sanitizers in addition to hand washing. "
Why does OSHA prohibit eating and drinking in patient care areas including nurses' stations?
Due to the potential contamination of food and beverages. OSHA requires that hospitals provide "clean" areas away from patient care areas where staff can eat and drink.