Infection Prevention and Control

The infectious process has four stages

When you DON PPE what is the last item you put on?

Pneumonia is an infection in the lungs this is also considered what type of infection?

The immune response is the _____line of defense

The first link in the chain of infection is

The best method of eliminating microorganisms from equipment and supplies is?

There are 4 types of Transmission-based Precaution Requirements. They are:

An animal or plant that harbors and provides sustenance for another organism (a parasite)

A term that refers to practices performed to prevent the spread of infection.

Degree to which a microorganism can cause infection in the host or invade the host

The mode of transfer is the _____link in the chain of infection

The nurses hands drop below the level of the sterile field before donning sterile gloves:

Transmission of infectious microorganisms from one person or object to another

You are assisting a C.N.A. with a bed bath and bed change. It is ok to put the soiled linen on the floor.

Which type of Transmission Based Precaution is used for care of all patients?

PPE consists of which items select all that apply

The nurses hands while wearing sterile gloves, drop below the level of the sterile field.

The 5th link in the chain of infection is?

Fluid escaped from blood vessels in response to inflammation contains protein cellular debris

A small round or rod shaped microorganism trans\mitted by bites of lice, ticks, fleas and mites

When opening a sterile package you should open it toward the body

When cleansing items in the home, what is the easiest method?

Microorganisms take up residence and grow

chemical compound that is used on skin or tissue to inhibit the growth of micororganisms

An agent that reduces the number of viable micororganisms

Parasitic worms or flukes belonging to the animal kingdom

microorganisms capable of causing disease are called?

An agent that is able to kill or destroy bacteria

Where do you put your used linens

When doing a linen change of any kind where should you put the soiled linen after it is removed from the bed?

Current standards consist of _____ tiers developed by the HICPAC of the CDC

Your patient has an infection that is circulating in their blood stream. What type of infection is this?

When invading pathoges are detected in the body, ____________ is released.

Skin is the largest organ of the body, ___line of defense against harmful environmental agents

When you remove your PPE what is the 2nd item to be removed?

What type of precautions are used to facilitate breaking the chain of infection

When is using hand sanitizer not appropriate? Select all that apply

Needs oxygen to live and grow

Protein particles that lack nucleic acids and are not inactivated by usual methods

One celled mirroscopic organisms belonging to the animal kingdom