Infection Control

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What are practices that limit the spread of pathegens?
Medical asepsis
How does the nursing assistant practice medical asepsis?
Hand washing
What is the most importand step in handwashing procedure?
Friction
How long should you wash your hands for?
15 to 20 seconds
When is standard precautions used?
When coming in contact with blood or body fluids.
What equipment is used during standard precautions?
PPE- personal protective equipment
Disinfecting equipment, folding linens inward and covering your mouth when coughing and sneezing are good practices of what?
Infection control
What colors are infectous waste put in?
Orange, red and black
Wearing mask and gown when splashing is likely, needeles not recaped, and putting needeles in sharp containers are all rules for what?
Standard precautions
Who is responsible for ensuring that health care workers use standard precautions?
THe healthcare worker
What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infection?
Handwashing
When should gloves be worn?
When contact with blood or body fluids will occur
What is an object that is free form all microorganisms?
Sterile
What is an infection that is acquired in a healthcare facility?
Nosocomial infection
What should you do if your eyes, nose, or mouth contact blood or other body fluids?
Rinse area well with clear water