18 Questions
What type of infection is transmitted by blood?
Hepatitis
What is the primary way to prevent the spread of infection?
Hand washing
What should be done with used disposable supplies?
Discard them in a designated receptacle
What is MRSA resistant to?
Many antibiotics
When caring for a patient with MRSA, what should the nurse aide wear?
Gown and gloves
Who are most susceptible to MRSA?
People who are sick, elderly, or have weak immune systems
What is a reason to wash hands after removing gloves?
To prevent the spread of infection
What should be done with soiled linen after removing it from a client's bed?
Put it in the dirty linen container
Why should gloves be worn when removing soiled linen from a bed or wheelchair?
To prevent the spread of infection
What is a common mistake to avoid when handling soiled linen?
Shaking it to remove dirt
Why should soiled linen be kept away from clothing?
To prevent the spread of infection
Which of the following body fluids is NOT considered potentially infectious?
Sweat
What is the primary goal of Standard Precautions?
To prevent the transmission of disease
What should a nurse aide do if they realize they need another towel during a client's bath?
Ask a co-worker to bring a towel from the clean linen cart
Why should gloves be worn when using disinfectants?
To protect the healthcare employee from skin irritation
What is a key component of Standard Precautions?
Hand washing
What should be done with unused, clean towels from a client's bath?
Treat them as soiled
Which organization endorses Standard Precautions for healthcare settings worldwide?
World Health Organization (WHO)
Study Notes
- When caring for a patient with MRSA, the nurse aide should wear a gown and gloves to prevent the spread of infection.
- MRSA is an infection that is difficult to treat because it is resistant to many antibiotics, and it is most often spread by contact.
- People who are sick, elderly, or have weak immune systems are susceptible to MRSA.
- MRSA appears as a skin infection or an infection around a surgical site, feeding tube, or catheter.
- To prevent getting or spreading MRSA, use Standard Precautions when providing care to a patient with MRSA, including hand washing, wearing gloves and a gown, and wearing a mask and face shield or goggles if there is a risk of splash or spray of body fluid.
- All disposable items used in client care are considered to be contaminated, including masks, gloves, paper gowns, and dressings.
- Needles, scalpels, and other sharps must go into designated containers and not into standard trash receptacles.
- Hand washing is the most important way to prevent the spread of infection.
- Blood-borne infections include hepatitis, which is a serious condition transmitted by blood, usually spread by sharing needles, sex, or needle sticks.
- Pneumonia, chicken pox, and measles are all airborne diseases.
- Gloves have microscopic holes or tears, so hand washing is always performed before and after each patient contact, as well as after removing gloves.
- To prevent the spread of infection, soiled linens removed from a client's bed should be put in the dirty linen container, and gloves should be worn when removing soiled linen.
- All body fluids are considered infectious except sweat and tears.
- Standard Precautions mean that every body fluid is considered to be potentially infectious, including blood and blood products, body fluids such as semen and vaginal secretions, and saliva during dental or oral procedures.
- Infection control practices that prevent the transmission of disease are called Standard Precautions, which include hand washing, wearing gloves, gowns, and personal protective equipment, preventing needle sticks, and proper respiratory etiquette.
- Gloves are worn when using disinfectants.
- When caring for a client, all supplies should be gathered before beginning a bath or shower, and if something is needed, a co-worker should be asked to bring it from the clean linen cart.
Test your knowledge about Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection control, transmission, and prevention. Learn how to care for patients with MRSA and understand the precautions to take. Essential for healthcare professionals and students.
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