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Infection Cycle:
-Infectious agent
-Reservoir
-Portal of Exit
-Means of Transmission
-Portal of Entry
-Susceptible Host
What are the most common infection-causing agents?
bacteria
True or False: viruses are responsible for the common cold.
true
Vector
living organism that transfers infectious agents from one person to another (bugs, another person)
Fomite
A physical object that serves to transmit an infectious agent from person to person (door knob)
Stages of Infection:
-Incubation period (organisms growing and multiplying)
-Prodromal stage (most contagious)
-Full stage of illness (signs and symptoms present)
-Convalescent period (recovery from infection)
HAI:
Hospital Acquired Infection
What is the #1 way to prevent HAI?
hand hygiene!!!!
When should you wash your hands?
If they are visibly soiled, before eating, when contact is made with bodily secretions, and contact with
C. diff
When should you use alcohol-based sanitizer?
before/after/between patient contact, when moving from contaminated to clean areas, after contact
with surfaces in a pt.'s room, and before caring for someone with severe immune suppression
Signs of Acute (Local) infection:
-Redness
-warmth
-swelling
, -pain
-loss of function
Signs of Systemic Infection:
-Fever
-N/V
-Malaise
-Possible confusion
-possible decreased LOC
Should a culture be obtained before or after an antibiotic is ordered?
BEFORE
Standard Precautions:
used on ALL patients in the health care setting regardless of their diagnosis or possible infection status
Contact Isolation PPE:
gown and gloves
Droplet Precaution PPE:
gown, gloves, surgical mask (distance of 6 ft. in some cases)
Airborne Isolation PPE:
gloves, gown, N95 mask, negative air flow, private room if available
Medical asepsis:
clean technique
Surgical asepsis:
sterile technique
Purpose of Bathing:
cleanses and conditions, helps improve self-image, and promotes circulation
How often should oral care and position changes occur?
Every 2 hours
What angle should the brush be when providing oral care?
45 degrees
Oral care for an unconscious patient:
turn them on their side, use a bite block, use suction
How to clean the eyes:
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Infection Cycle:
-Infectious agent
-Reservoir
-Portal of Exit
-Means of Transmission
-Portal of Entry
-Susceptible Host
What are the most common infection-causing agents?
bacteria
True or False: viruses are responsible for the common cold.
true
Vector
living organism that transfers infectious agents from one person to another (bugs, another person)
Fomite
A physical object that serves to transmit an infectious agent from person to person (door knob)
Stages of Infection:
-Incubation period (organisms growing and multiplying)
-Prodromal stage (most contagious)
-Full stage of illness (signs and symptoms present)
-Convalescent period (recovery from infection)
HAI:
Hospital Acquired Infection
What is the #1 way to prevent HAI?
hand hygiene!!!!
When should you wash your hands?
If they are visibly soiled, before eating, when contact is made with bodily secretions, and contact with
C. diff
When should you use alcohol-based sanitizer?
before/after/between patient contact, when moving from contaminated to clean areas, after contact
with surfaces in a pt.'s room, and before caring for someone with severe immune suppression
Signs of Acute (Local) infection:
-Redness
-warmth
-swelling
, -pain
-loss of function
Signs of Systemic Infection:
-Fever
-N/V
-Malaise
-Possible confusion
-possible decreased LOC
Should a culture be obtained before or after an antibiotic is ordered?
BEFORE
Standard Precautions:
used on ALL patients in the health care setting regardless of their diagnosis or possible infection status
Contact Isolation PPE:
gown and gloves
Droplet Precaution PPE:
gown, gloves, surgical mask (distance of 6 ft. in some cases)
Airborne Isolation PPE:
gloves, gown, N95 mask, negative air flow, private room if available
Medical asepsis:
clean technique
Surgical asepsis:
sterile technique
Purpose of Bathing:
cleanses and conditions, helps improve self-image, and promotes circulation
How often should oral care and position changes occur?
Every 2 hours
What angle should the brush be when providing oral care?
45 degrees
Oral care for an unconscious patient:
turn them on their side, use a bite block, use suction
How to clean the eyes:
