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Infection Control Qwest

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Question 1
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Question 2
2.

Drag type of microorganism to each description. Answers can be used more than once. One, two or three answers may be used for each description.

  • bacteria
  • fungi
  • virus
  • aerobic
  • gram-positive or gram-negative
Question 3
3.

Drag the facts to each type of precaution. Answers may be used more than once. One, two or three answers may be used for each fact.

  • Airborne Precautions
Question 4
4.

Drag the terms to the correct facts. Terms may be used more than once. One, two or three terms may be used per each fact.

  • Sterilization
  • Antisepsis
  • Disinfection
  • Used on objects.
endogenous
free of pathogens
nosocomial infections
originates from within the body
asepsis
originates outside the body
tuberculosis standard
performing hand washing, antiseptic hand wash, alcohol-based hand rub
non-pathogenic
washing hands with soap and water
hand washing
invasion of the body by microorganisms
infection
only a specific portion of the body is infected
local infection
normal, do not produce disease, beneficial
hand hygiene
hospital acquired infection
disinfection
infections that occur when the body's defenses are weakened
pathogenic
cause infection and disease
antisepsis
free of all organisms
bloodborne pathogen standard
affects the entire body
sterile
infection control precautions used on all patients
exogenous
infection control precautions that include airborne, contact or droplet precautions
extended precautions
requires FIT tested PPE
PPE
for prevention of injuries from "sharps"
standard precautions
stops growth or spread of pathogens
opportunistic infection
destroys pathogens
systemic infection
personal protective equipment
pathogenic
can be symbiotic with host
cannot survive without a host
Droplet Precautions
Contact Precautions
HEPA filters required for respirators
Most infection occurs within 3 feet of the patient.
Gown required if soiling is likely.
Private room a must.
Patient's room door must be closed.
Helps prevent spread of Influenza
Helps prevent spread of gastrointestinal infections.
Helps prevent the spread of chicken pox and shingles.
Wash hands after care.
Used on skin.
Destoys spores and viruses
Example: bleach solutions
Example: alcohol
Handwashing is the most effective technique.