Infection Control Measures Quiz

<p>Effective handwashing</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Only when soap and water are not available</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Patting hands dry with a towel</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Exposure to contaminated objects or dust particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Physical activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Clean and disinfect the exam room</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Bacteria = Pathogen Virus = Pathogen Fungi = Pathogen Protozoa = Pathogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Age = the very young &amp; 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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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