Standard Precautions in Infection Control

<p>Administering prophylactic antibiotics to all patients. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sweat. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To minimize the spread of respiratory pathogens. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using standard precautions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To minimize the risk of exposure to blood and body fluids. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Administering an injection (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A microorganism-free area (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Both objects become contaminated. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>These areas are more prone to accidental contact. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Moisture can draw microorganisms to the sterile surface via capillary action. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are most likely to come into contact with non-sterile surfaces. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The flap closest to the body, pulling it towards oneself. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To create a barrier preventing microorganism transmission. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To maintain cleanliness and remove organic material. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hand hygiene practices. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When touching blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions, or contaminated items. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When procedures are likely to cause splashes or sprays of blood, body fluids, secretions, or excretions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To protect the skin and prevent soiling of clothing. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cleansed and sterilized appropriately. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cleanse hands thoroughly. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assess the client for latex allergy and use latex-free gloves (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using chemical agents (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The absence of all microbial life (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They should be disposed of (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Disinfection (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Aseptic technique (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To reduce the number of viable organisms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Low-temperature steam at 73 °C for more than 10 minutes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Relatively resistant to disinfectants (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Autoclave (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All transmissible agents including spores and viruses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>For instruments that enter a sterile part of the body (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ethanol (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Heat sterilization (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>121 C for 15 min (B), 134 C for 3 min (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sharps (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dispose of in safety boxes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure steam contacts all surfaces (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Color changes on indicator tape (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are highly effective and inexpensive (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Non-hazardous waste must be disposed of as regular waste. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>10 - 25% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Infections acquired during healthcare that were not present at admission.

Infection control measures applied to all patients in any healthcare setting.

Crucial practice for preventing infection spread, especially in healthcare.

Gear worn to protect healthcare workers from exposure to hazards.

Cleaning and sterilizing medical instruments to prevent infection.

Methods to prevent contamination during medical procedures.

Cleaning surfaces to remove and kill pathogens in healthcare settings.

Proper disposal of medical waste to prevent infection spread.

The removal of contamination, including sterilization or cleaning.

The method aimed at eliminating all microorganisms from a surface.

The removal or destruction of all microbes, except bacterial spores.

Used to protect hands when touching potentially contaminated materials or fluids.

Worn to protect mucous membranes when there's a risk of splashes or sprays.

Worn to protect skin and clothing from contamination during procedures.

Items used in patient care that must be cleaned or disposed of after use.

Methods to maintain a clean environment to reduce contamination risk.

Moist heat effective for sterilizing some instruments at 73°C for >10 minutes.

Substances that destroy microorganisms using chemical means; vary in effectiveness by organism type.

Gram-positive organisms are highly sensitive to disinfectants compared to others.

Complete removal of all microorganisms including spores and viruses from surfaces or equipment.

A device that uses steam under pressure to achieve sterilization.

Preferred method of sterilization using high temperatures, effective against all microbes.

Use of chemicals to achieve sterilization, different from heat.

Effective temperature for sterilization in autoclaves is 121°C or 134°C under pressure.

Steam must touch all surfaces of the material to ensure sterilization.

Tape that changes color to verify autoclave performance.

10-25% of health-care waste is deemed hazardous, including sharps and chemicals.

Safe disposal method for sharp objects like needles and scalpels.

Infectious waste should be sorted at the point of generation.

Non-hazardous waste can be disposed of as regular waste.

A microorganism free area to maintain surgical asepsis.

Guidelines to ensure a sterile environment during medical procedures.

Sterile objects become unsterile when touched by unsterile objects.

Sterile items out of sight or below waist level are unsterile.

Prolonged exposure can cause sterile objects to become unsterile.

Fluids can move microorganisms to sterile surfaces by capillary action.

Consciousness and alertness are vital in maintaining a sterile field.

The removal of soil and dirt to maintain cleanliness in healthcare facilities.