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What is the term for infections acquired in health care settings during the delivery of medical care?
What is the term for infections acquired in health care settings during the delivery of medical care?
- Localized infection
- Infection prevention
- Healthcare-associated infection (correct)
- Microorganism
What occurs when pathogens invade the body and multiply?
What occurs when pathogens invade the body and multiply?
Infection
What are methods practiced in healthcare facilities to prevent and control the spread of disease called?
What are methods practiced in healthcare facilities to prevent and control the spread of disease called?
Infection prevention
What is an infection that is limited to a specific location in the body?
What is an infection that is limited to a specific location in the body?
What is a living thing that is only visible under a microscope?
What is a living thing that is only visible under a microscope?
What do we call a harmful microorganism?
What do we call a harmful microorganism?
What is an infection that is in the bloodstream and has spread throughout the body called?
What is an infection that is in the bloodstream and has spread throughout the body called?
Which link from the chain of infection is broken by wearing gloves?
Which link from the chain of infection is broken by wearing gloves?
By getting a vaccination shot for hepatitis B, which link will a person affect to prevent getting this disease?
By getting a vaccination shot for hepatitis B, which link will a person affect to prevent getting this disease?
What is the primary route of disease transmission within healthcare settings?
What is the primary route of disease transmission within healthcare settings?
In what type of environment do microorganisms grow best?
In what type of environment do microorganisms grow best?
Following Standard Precautions means treating all blood, body fluids, non-intact skin, and mucous membranes as if they were infected.
Following Standard Precautions means treating all blood, body fluids, non-intact skin, and mucous membranes as if they were infected.
Under Standard Precautions, body fluids do not include saliva.
Under Standard Precautions, body fluids do not include saliva.
A nursing assistant can usually tell if someone is infectious just by looking at him.
A nursing assistant can usually tell if someone is infectious just by looking at him.
A nursing assistant should wash her hands before donning (putting on) gloves.
A nursing assistant should wash her hands before donning (putting on) gloves.
A nursing assistant should carefully recap used syringes before putting them in a container.
A nursing assistant should carefully recap used syringes before putting them in a container.
Giving mouth care is one task that requires a nursing assistant to wear gloves.
Giving mouth care is one task that requires a nursing assistant to wear gloves.
A mask and protective goggles may need to be worn when emptying a bedpan.
A mask and protective goggles may need to be worn when emptying a bedpan.
Waste that contains blood can be disposed of in the regular trash can.
Waste that contains blood can be disposed of in the regular trash can.
Standard precautions should be practiced on every single person under a nursing assistant's care.
Standard precautions should be practiced on every single person under a nursing assistant's care.
What do Standard Precautions include?
What do Standard Precautions include?
What is true of Transmission-Based Precautions?
What is true of Transmission-Based Precautions?
How should sharps, such as needles, be discarded?
How should sharps, such as needles, be discarded?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) protects workers from what?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) protects workers from what?
A nursing assistant (NA) will come into contact with microorganisms when?
A nursing assistant (NA) will come into contact with microorganisms when?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines hand hygiene as what?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines hand hygiene as what?
Alcohol-based hand rubs are used when?
Alcohol-based hand rubs are used when?
Why should a nursing assistant not wear artificial nails to work?
Why should a nursing assistant not wear artificial nails to work?
How long should a nursing assistant use friction when lathering and washing her hands?
How long should a nursing assistant use friction when lathering and washing her hands?
What tasks require a nursing assistant to wear gloves?
What tasks require a nursing assistant to wear gloves?
What type of personal protective equipment may be needed when caring for a resident with a respiratory illness?
What type of personal protective equipment may be needed when caring for a resident with a respiratory illness?
What type of personal protective equipment is used most often by caregivers?
What type of personal protective equipment is used most often by caregivers?
How many times can a gown be worn before it needs to be discarded?
How many times can a gown be worn before it needs to be discarded?
If blood or body fluids may be splashed or sprayed into the eye area, what is proper protection for the eyes?
If blood or body fluids may be splashed or sprayed into the eye area, what is proper protection for the eyes?
What is the order for donning (putting on) PPE?
What is the order for donning (putting on) PPE?
What is the correct order for doffing (removing) PPE?
What is the correct order for doffing (removing) PPE?
In healthcare, what are objects that have not been contaminated with pathogens called?
In healthcare, what are objects that have not been contaminated with pathogens called?
In healthcare, what are objects that have been contaminated with pathogens called?
In healthcare, what are objects that have been contaminated with pathogens called?
What is a process that kills pathogens, but does not destroy all pathogens?
What is a process that kills pathogens, but does not destroy all pathogens?
What is something that is only to be used once and then discarded?
What is something that is only to be used once and then discarded?
What is a measure that destroys all microorganisms, including pathogens?
What is a measure that destroys all microorganisms, including pathogens?
How many times can disposable equipment be used before it needs to be discarded?
How many times can disposable equipment be used before it needs to be discarded?
How should dirty linen be rolled or folded?
How should dirty linen be rolled or folded?
Dirty linen should be carried how?
Dirty linen should be carried how?
A nursing assistant does not need to wear gloves to clean up a very small spill.
A nursing assistant does not need to wear gloves to clean up a very small spill.
Disinfectant should be placed directly on the spilled fluid before absorbing and removing the fluid.
Disinfectant should be placed directly on the spilled fluid before absorbing and removing the fluid.
A nursing assistant should use her hands to pick up large pieces of broken glass and use a broom and dustpan for smaller pieces.
A nursing assistant should use her hands to pick up large pieces of broken glass and use a broom and dustpan for smaller pieces.
Waste containing blood or body fluids should be disposed of in the resident's trash can and the housekeeping department should be notified.
Waste containing blood or body fluids should be disposed of in the resident's trash can and the housekeeping department should be notified.
An absorbing powder may be used to absorb the spill before removing it.
An absorbing powder may be used to absorb the spill before removing it.
Which type of precaution helps prevent transmission through skin-to-skin contact during transfers or bathing?
Which type of precaution helps prevent transmission through skin-to-skin contact during transfers or bathing?
What precaution is used to guard against tuberculosis and chickenpox?
What precaution is used to guard against tuberculosis and chickenpox?
Which precaution covers the nose and mouth with a tissue when a person sneezes or coughs?
Which precaution covers the nose and mouth with a tissue when a person sneezes or coughs?
Which precaution helps prevent the spread of illnesses transmitted through the air?
Which precaution helps prevent the spread of illnesses transmitted through the air?
What do dedicated equipment refer to?
What do dedicated equipment refer to?
Which of the following is true if wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) while caring for residents in isolation?
Which of the following is true if wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) while caring for residents in isolation?
A person with tuberculosis disease can infect others.
A person with tuberculosis disease can infect others.
Bloodborne diseases can be transmitted by infected blood entering the bloodstream.
Bloodborne diseases can be transmitted by infected blood entering the bloodstream.
Hepatitis B vaccination is essential to protect nursing assistants from what?
Hepatitis B vaccination is essential to protect nursing assistants from what?
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is almost always spread by direct contact.
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is almost always spread by direct contact.
Once vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE) is established, it is relatively easy to get rid of it.
Once vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE) is established, it is relatively easy to get rid of it.
MRSA can be spread through indirect contact by touching objects contaminated by a person with MRSA.
MRSA can be spread through indirect contact by touching objects contaminated by a person with MRSA.
Frequent hand washing can help prevent the spread of VRE.
Frequent hand washing can help prevent the spread of VRE.
Both hand sanitizers and washing hands with soap and water are considered equally effective when dealing with C. difficile.
Both hand sanitizers and washing hands with soap and water are considered equally effective when dealing with C. difficile.
Why is it important for an employee to report any potential exposures immediately?
Why is it important for an employee to report any potential exposures immediately?
A person with latent TB infection can infect others.
A person with latent TB infection can infect others.
Tuberculosis is an airborne disease.
Tuberculosis is an airborne disease.
The Bloodborne Pathogens Standards is a federal requirement which states that healthcare employers must have what?
The Bloodborne Pathogens Standards is a federal requirement which states that healthcare employers must have what?
Study Notes
Healthcare-Associated Infections
- Defined as infections acquired in healthcare settings during medical care delivery.
- Key concern for patient safety and infection control.
Infection and Pathogens
- Infection occurs when pathogens invade and multiply in the body.
- Microorganisms or microbes are living entities only visible under a microscope.
- Pathogens are harmful microorganisms that can cause diseases.
Infection Prevention Measures
- Infection prevention includes methods implemented in healthcare facilities to control disease spread.
- Standard Precautions involve treating all blood, body fluids, and mucous membranes as potentially infectious.
Infection Types
- Localized infection is confined to a specific body area, while systemic infection spreads throughout the body and into the bloodstream.
Chain of Infection
- Mode of transmission refers to how diseases spread, which can be interrupted by wearing gloves.
- A susceptible host is a person likely to contract a disease, and vaccination can reduce susceptibility.
Transmission Routes
- The hands of healthcare workers are the primary route for disease transmission.
- Microorganisms thrive in warm, moist environments.
Standard and Transmission-Based Precautions
- Standard Precautions require gloves when contact with blood or body fluids is likely.
- Transmission-Based Precautions are additional measures based on the transmission method (Contact, Airborne, Droplet).
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- PPE includes gloves, masks, and goggles, critical for protecting both healthcare workers and patients.
- The order for donning PPE is gown, mask, goggles, then gloves; the order for doffing is gloves, goggles, mask, and then gown.
Hand Hygiene
- Hand hygiene includes washing with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rubs for cleanliness.
- Hands should be washed for at least 20 seconds and before glove application.
Handling of Medical Waste and Equipment
- Dirty linens should be rolled with the dirty area inside and carried away from uniform.
- Disposable equipment is used once and discarded, while clean items have not been contaminated.
Bloodborne Pathogens
- Bloodborne diseases can be transmitted through infected blood entering the bloodstream.
- Employers must provide vaccines, such as for hepatitis B, to protect nursing staff.
Tuberculosis (TB)
- TB can be transmitted through airborne droplets when a person coughs.
- Individuals with latent TB cannot infect others, but those with active TB can.
Resistant Bacteria
- Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is mostly spread by direct contact but can also be transferred indirectly.
- Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE) is challenging to eliminate once established.
Compliance with Safety Standards
- Employees must immediately report any potential exposure to infections or body fluids.
- Employers are responsible for providing PPE and training for safe usage.
Infection Control Education
- Ongoing education in infection prevention is essential for healthcare workers to maintain safety standards.
Summary
- Effective infection prevention and control strategies are paramount in healthcare settings to minimize the risk of diseases for both patients and staff.
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Study essential terms and concepts related to infection prevention and control in healthcare settings. This quiz covers definitions and explanations crucial for understanding healthcare-associated infections and their management. Perfect for anyone studying healthcare practices and patient safety.
