What is the primary purpose of hand hygiene practices in healthcare?
Reduce transmission of disease organisms and lessen severity of disease
Which of the following best describes an infectious agent? AAASSSSSKKKKK
microorganisms or bio entities that can cause disease in a host
Bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, parasites, prions
What are the two main types of immunity discussed in the presentation?
Th second line of defense is humoral and cell-mediated immunity
List the chain of infection?
Infectious agent
Reservoir host
Portal of exit
Mode of transmission
Portal of entry
Susceptible host
What is the role of interferon in viral infections?
Interferon produced by cells helps protect cells from viruses
Which type of infection is characterized by rapid onset of symptoms but lasts a short time?
Acute infection
What is the primary concern with antibiotic resistance?
some of the bacteria that survive the initial antibiotic treatment may mutate, allowing the microorganism to survive even in the presence of the antibiotic.
What is an indirect transmission of pathogens?
Droplets in air expelled by coughing, speaking, or sneezing
Vectors that harbor pathogens
Contaminated food or drink
Contact with contaminated objects (called fomites
What is the purpose of Standard Precautions in healthcare?
To control spread of infection
Minmize exopsure to pathogens
Which body fluids are considered potentially infectious materials?
Amniotic fluid
Cerebrospinal fluid
Peritoneal fluid
Pleural fluid
Saliva in dental procedures
Semen
Synovial fluid
Vaginal secretions
What is the recommended duration for washing visibly soiled hands with antimicrobial soap?
30 secons OR 15????
What is the primary goal of aseptic techniques?
protect you from infection and to prevent cross-contamination from one patient to another.
Which type of infection is caused by organisms that are not typically pathogenic but occur in hosts with an impaired immune system?
Opportunistic infections
What is the first line of defense against pathogens in the body?
Integumentary system, tears, cilia, mucous membranes, and PH of body fluids
What is the main purpose of sanitization in healthcare?
Helps control transmission of pathogens
What are some common errors in disinfection?
Instruments not thoroughly sanitized
Sanitized instruments are not dried
Disinfectant solution is left in an open container
Solutions are not changed after the recommended period
Solutions are not prepared properly or are not mixed properly
Manufacturer’s recommended temperature not maintained
What is the purpose of barrier protection (PPE) in healthcare?
prevents the healthcare worker from coming into contact with blood or other potentially infectious material
What is the correct procedure for removing contaminated gloves?
With the dominant hand, grasp the glove of the opposite hand near the palm and begin removing the first glove.
Finger below second glove where wrist is at
What is the main focus of the CDC hand hygiene recommendations?
Prevent spread of germs
What is the significance of the prodromal period in an acute infection?
time when patient first shows vague, nonspecific symptoms of disease
