Infection Control and Hand Hygiene

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What is the main purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the workplace?

To enhance employee productivity

To protect employees from workplace hazards (correct)

To ensure compliance with regulations

To provide comfort during work hours

Which process involves completely destroying all microorganisms?

Sterilization (correct)

Disinfection

Cleaning

Sanitization

What is the role of a patient navigator?

To provide financial advice to patients

To assist patients in navigating the healthcare system (correct)

To manage medical records

To perform surgical procedures

Which of the following best describes acquisition of bloodborne pathogens?

Exposure to infected blood Signup and view all the answers

What do Transmission-Based Precautions aim to achieve?

To prevent infection when caring for potentially infected individuals Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an exposure control plan?

To reduce employee exposure to infectious materials Signup and view all the answers

What term describes an infection limited to a specific location in the body?

Localized infection Signup and view all the answers

HIV primarily affects which system in the body?

Immune system Signup and view all the answers

What is disinfection in the context of infection control?

A process that destroys most pathogens but not all Signup and view all the answers

Which method of transmission involves touching an object contaminated by an infected person?

Indirect contact Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of medical asepsis?

To reduce and prevent the spread of pathogens Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'susceptible host' refer to?

An uninfected person who could become sick Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is responsible for making rules to protect workers from job-related hazards?

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'chain of infection' describe?

The transmission route of infectious diseases Signup and view all the answers

What is classified as a pathogenic microorganism that causes disease?

Pathogen Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of Standard Precautions in healthcare?

To minimize the risk of spreading infections by treating all blood and body fluids as infectious Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of preventive care?

Avoiding serious injury or illness Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes tasks related directly to patient care?

Clinical Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of an inpatient setting?

Care occurs in a hospital Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of an emergency medicine specialist?

Treat patients with acute illnesses or injuries Signup and view all the answers

Which field of medicine is focused on the care of individuals aged 65 and older?

Geriatric medicine Signup and view all the answers

What does a patient-centered medical home (PCMH) emphasize?

Coordination by a primary care provider Signup and view all the answers

What is venipuncture primarily used for?

Extracting a blood specimen Signup and view all the answers

Which method uses telecommunications to provide healthcare services?

Telehealth Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Infection Prevention

Methods in healthcare to prevent disease spread.
Aims to control and reduce infectious agents.

Key Definitions

Infection: Pathogens invade and multiply in the body.
Pathogen: Microorganism that causes infection/disease.
Localized Infection: Infection limited to a specific body area with localized symptoms.
Systemic Infection: Spreads through the bloodstream, causing widespread symptoms.

Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI)

Infections acquired during medical care in healthcare settings.

Chain of Infection Components

Causative Agent: Pathogenic microorganism causing disease.
Reservoir: Environment where a pathogen lives and multiplies.
Portal of Exit: Body openings from which pathogens exit an infected individual.
Mode of Transmission: Method pathogens travel from host to host.

Modes of Transmission

Direct Contact: Transmitting pathogens through touching infected individuals or their secretions.
Indirect Contact: Transmitting pathogens via contaminated objects.

Portals of Entry

Openings in uninfected individuals where pathogens can enter.

Infection Control Measures

Hand Hygiene: Washing hands or using alcohol-based rubs for infection prevention.
Medical Asepsis: Techniques to reduce pathogens.
Surgical Asepsis: Techniques ensuring complete sterility.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Gear used to protect healthcare workers from exposure.

Special Procedures and Precautions

Invasive Procedure: Involves inserting foreign objects into the body.
Transmission-Based Precautions: Used for patients with certain infectious diseases.

Multidrug-Resistant Organisms (MDROs)

Bacteria resistant to commonly used antimicrobial agents.

Bloodborne Pathogens

Pathogens found in human blood capable of causing disease.
Involves conditions like HIV/AIDS and hepatitis.

Safety Regulations

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): Agency that regulates worker safety in healthcare settings.
Bloodborne Pathogens Standard: Mandates protections against bloodborne hazards.

Infection Control Strategies

Engineering Controls: Design features that minimize risk during use of medical devices.
Exposure Control Plan: A strategy to reduce worker exposure to infectious materials.
Disinfection: Reduces pathogens to non-infectious levels.
Sterilization: Destroys all microorganisms, including spores.

Patient Care Models

Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH): Comprehensive care model emphasizing coordinated health services.

Healthcare Practices

Ambulatory Care: Treatment without hospital admission.
Preventive Care: Focus on health maintenance and injury/illness prevention.

Medical Specialties

Family Practice: Care for families across all life stages.
Geriatric Medicine: Focus on adult patients 65 and older.
Internal Medicine: Preventive care and treatment for adults of all ages.
Pediatrics: Care for children from birth to adolescence.

Diagnostic Procedures

Point-of-Care Testing: Tests performed at the patient's side.
Venipuncture: Blood specimen collection from veins.
Capillary Puncture: Blood collection from capillaries, often from fingertip.

Miscellaneous Healthcare Terminology

Coding: Documenting medical care using established codes.
Clinical: Refers to patient care tasks.
Administrative: Pertains to medical office operations.
Telehealth: Providing care remotely via telephone or video.

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Test your knowledge on the key concepts of infection control, including hand hygiene and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). This quiz also covers important terms such as invasive procedures and transmission-based precautions. Enhance your understanding of safe practices in healthcare settings.