Infection Control/9 weeks review

All pathogens are

A sterile towel falls to the floor. The towel is considered

Any cut, injury, or needle stick-no matter how minor must be reported immediately.

Which healthcare professional should wear eye protection?

What is a susceptible host?

What does aerobic mean?

How often should a mask be changed?

A virus can only be seen with an electron microscope

Which is not a classification of microbes?

Communicable disease is caused by a non-pathogen organism.

What is the most important task as a healthcare worker to promote patient safety and safety to yourself?

Which technique is most commonly used to move sterile gauze pads, dressings, and other small items?

What does PPE stand for?

The first flap of the sterile tray should be opened

When the sterile tray is open and ready to be used, what else will you need to do?

What should be found on the surface of sterile instruments?

Which type of infection is thrush?

How long does the CDC recommend washing your hands before they are considered clean?

Which of the following bacterial diagnosis is a respiratory illness?

Why is reverse isolation unique compared to the other types of isolation?

Which of the following is NOT a bloodborne pathogen?

Which technique is most commonly used to move sterile cotton balls?

Standard precautions do NOT have to be used for contact with saliva or tears

John has a yeast infection under his arm. What should it be treated with?

An infection that originates outside the body is referred to as