Infection Control Measures Quiz

Maintaining cleanliness to prevent the spread of microorganisms

Proper hand hygiene

Ensuring equipment and surfaces are free from all microorganisms and their spores

Effective handwashing

20 seconds

Only when soap and water are not available

Patting hands dry with a towel

Exposure to contaminated objects or dust particles

Physical activity

Clean and disinfect the exam room

Pathogen = The infectious agent that cause disease/infection Reservoir Host = A place for microorganisms to reside, grow, divide, and thrive Nosocomial infection = An infection acquired in a healthcare setting Cycle of Infection = The process that describes how infections occur and are transmitted

Bacteria = Pathogen Virus = Pathogen Fungi = Pathogen Protozoa = Pathogen

Medical Assistant = Plays an integral role in preventing the spread of disease Infection Control Safety = Reduces and eliminates Healthcare-Acquired Infections (HAIs) Infectious Agent = The pathogen that cause disease/infection Infection Control Precautions = Practices to understand how infections occur and are transmitted

Hand Hygiene = Any method that removes or destroys microorganisms on hands CDC = An organization that provides guidelines for preventing the spread of pathogens Aseptic Technique = A method used by healthcare professionals to ensure cleanliness before, between and after contact with patients Hand Sanitizer = A tool used in hand hygiene practices that can clean hands when washing is not possible

Handwashing = The most important measure for preventing the spread of pathogens Medical Assistants = Healthcare professionals who should utilize proper aseptic technique Microorganisms = Entities that are removed or destroyed during hand hygiene practices Alcohol-based hand sanitizer = An alternative to hand washing in hand hygiene practices

Pathogens = Microorganisms that can cause disease Infection control = Practices to prevent the spread of pathogens Hand hygiene = A key part of infection control, includes hand washing and using hand sanitizer Aseptic technique = A procedure to ensure cleanliness and prevent the spread of pathogens

Direct contact = skin-to-skin, blood-borne, sexual contact Indirect contact = airborne (sneezing, coughing), touching inanimate objects Means of exit = respiratory, intestinal, and urinary tracts Means of entrance = broken skin, mouth, mucous membranes

Age = the very young & elderly Genetics = Existing medical conditions which affect the immune system Immunization status = Undergoing treatment for diseases such as cancer Nutritional status = those living in warmer, humid climates, highly dense populations

Remove table paper and dispose of in the trash can = after a patient has been discharged Utilize clinic provided disinfecting wipe to clean the exam table, pillow, chairs, door handles, countertops, and any other high touch surface or equipment = clean and disinfect the room before the next patient After the exam table and pillow are dry apply a new pillow case and pull down the roll of table paper to cover the exam table fully = before the next patient arrives Wash hands or at minimum sanitize = after cleaning and disinfecting the room

Standard Precautions = adhere to universal precautions, regular handwashing, adhering to an exposure control plan Additional precautions = necessary to protect against exposure to infectious disease OSHA's Standard Precautions = should be adhered to in all situations by healthcare professionals CDC's transmission-based precautions = supplement standard precautions in specific cases