Infection Control in Healthcare

An infection acquired during hospitalization.

Source -> Portal of exit -> Means of transmission -> Portal of entry -> Susceptible host.

<p>To reduce the risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wear gloves, wash hands, and wear protective clothing when likely to be soiled</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An instrument for sterilizing that uses pressurized steam.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An infection affecting only one area of the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A disease that is spread from person to person.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Physical and mechanical devices used to reduce or eliminate the potential to transfer infectious diseases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>3 injections given over a period of 6 months, both required and available free of charge to the phlebotomist.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Specially-labeled, puncture-resistant containers made for the disposal of sharp items.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>How easily an individual can get infected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A vulnerable patient, medical worker, or any susceptible person outside the hospital.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>People, equipment, or substances that are already contaminated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Excretions, secretions, or wherever the infection passes from the source.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Direct contact, air, ingestion, or any means by which the source infects the susceptible host.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mucous membrane, gastrointestinal tract, respiratory tract, broken skin, or wherever the infection enters the susceptible host.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fluid that surrounds the embryo.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fluid found around the heart that lubricates to reduce the friction of each heartbeat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lower abdominal fluid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fluid around the joints held in a cushioning sac.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fluid found in the lungs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Swelling (fluid build-up) of the entire body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fluid in which sperm travel; the fluid part of semen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fluid found in the spine and around the brain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Blood, semen, vaginal secretions, cerebrospinal fluid, synovial fluid, pleural fluid, peritoneal fluid, pericardial fluid, amniotic fluid, human breast milk, and wound drainage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Self-sheathing needles, autoclaves, and puncture-proof sharps containers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<ol> <li>Airborne, 2) Droplet, 3) Direct contact.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Place patient in a private room and wear respiratory protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wash exposed area with soap and water</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A microorganism that causes disease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Protecting the community from the patient.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Protecting the patient from the community and healthcare workers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Infection caused by one's own flora from having too much of it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Anything that is potentially hazardous to humans, living organisms, or the environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A pathogen transmitted by blood and substances containing blood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Isolation based on the category of isolation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Isolation based on the type of disease affecting the patient.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Equipment used to protect from exposure to blood and body fluids, including gloves, lab coats, facial masks, and face shields.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An infection affecting the entire body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Physical transfer of infective material from the source to the susceptible host.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Transfer of infective material via an object, such as bed linen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Droplets that travel 1 meter or less from the infected individual.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Transfer of infective material through contaminated items, such as food.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Droplets that transfer on air currents, such as tuberculosis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Transmission by insects, such as malaria transmitted by mosquitoes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Washing your hands before and after each patient, even when gloves are used.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Use of antiseptics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<ol> <li>70% isopropyl alcohol; 2) Iodine solution; 3) 2% chlorhexidine gluconate; 4) Benzalkonium chloride; 5) Zephrin chloride; 6) Hydrogen peroxide.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

<p>10% household bleach solution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All needles must be covered with a safety device immediately after use and not recapped.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Employers must implement safer medical devices suitable for specific circumstances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<ol> <li>A fixed safety feature; 2) Integral safety feature; 3) Safety feature remains effective post-disposal; 4) Simple to use.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Information sheets indicating the hazards of chemicals used in the laboratory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Blue for health hazards, red for flammability, yellow for reactivity, and white for specific/other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Used on Class A fires (combustible materials such as wood, plastics, and paper).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Used on Class B fires (flammable liquids and gases) requiring blockage of oxygen to be extinguished.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Used on Class C fires (caused by electronics).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Used on Class D fires (explosive, reactive materials).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stay away if pregnant, be aware of your surroundings, and/or wear a special apron or cover gown.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In the redline bag.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<ol> <li>Prevent transmitting microflora to patients; 2) Prevent transmission of microorganisms between patients; 3) Protect healthcare associates from infections.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers