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What type of infection is transmitted by blood?
What type of infection is transmitted by blood?
- Pneumonia
- MRSA
- Hepatitis (correct)
- Chicken pox
What is the primary way to prevent the spread of infection?
What is the primary way to prevent the spread of infection?
- Using disposable supplies
- Hand washing (correct)
- Wearing gloves and a gown
- Discarding used supplies in a standard trash receptacle
What should be done with used disposable supplies?
What should be done with used disposable supplies?
- Clean and disinfect them
- Discard them in a designated receptacle (correct)
- Discard them in a standard trash receptacle
- Reuse them to reduce waste
What is MRSA resistant to?
What is MRSA resistant to?
When caring for a patient with MRSA, what should the nurse aide wear?
When caring for a patient with MRSA, what should the nurse aide wear?
Who are most susceptible to MRSA?
Who are most susceptible to MRSA?
What is a reason to wash hands after removing gloves?
What is a reason to wash hands after removing gloves?
What should be done with soiled linen after removing it from a client's bed?
What should be done with soiled linen after removing it from a client's bed?
Why should gloves be worn when removing soiled linen from a bed or wheelchair?
Why should gloves be worn when removing soiled linen from a bed or wheelchair?
What is a common mistake to avoid when handling soiled linen?
What is a common mistake to avoid when handling soiled linen?
Why should soiled linen be kept away from clothing?
Why should soiled linen be kept away from clothing?
Which of the following body fluids is NOT considered potentially infectious?
Which of the following body fluids is NOT considered potentially infectious?
What is the primary goal of Standard Precautions?
What is the primary goal of Standard Precautions?
What should a nurse aide do if they realize they need another towel during a client's bath?
What should a nurse aide do if they realize they need another towel during a client's bath?
Why should gloves be worn when using disinfectants?
Why should gloves be worn when using disinfectants?
What is a key component of Standard Precautions?
What is a key component of Standard Precautions?
What should be done with unused, clean towels from a client's bath?
What should be done with unused, clean towels from a client's bath?
Which organization endorses Standard Precautions for healthcare settings worldwide?
Which organization endorses Standard Precautions for healthcare settings worldwide?
Flashcards
What is MRSA?
What is MRSA?
An infection resistant to many antibiotics, often spread by contact.
What PPE is needed for MRSA?
What PPE is needed for MRSA?
Gown and gloves
Who is susceptible to MRSA?
Who is susceptible to MRSA?
Those who are sick, elderly, or have weak immune systems.
Where does MRSA typically appear?
Where does MRSA typically appear?
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What are standard precautions for MRSA?
What are standard precautions for MRSA?
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Examples of contaminated disposable items?
Examples of contaminated disposable items?
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Where do needles and scalpels go?
Where do needles and scalpels go?
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Why is hand washing so vital?
Why is hand washing so vital?
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What is hepatitis?
What is hepatitis?
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What are airborne diseases?
What are airborne diseases?
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When should you wash your hands?
When should you wash your hands?
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How to handle soiled linens?
How to handle soiled linens?
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Which fluids are infectious?
Which fluids are infectious?
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Body fluids considered infectious?
Body fluids considered infectious?
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What are standard precautions?
What are standard precautions?
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When should you wear gloves?
When should you wear gloves?
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Plan ahead before hygiene tasks.
Plan ahead before hygiene tasks.
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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.
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