Examples

Question 1

WHAT HAPPENS IN OUR BODIES AFTER A VACCINE

Answer 1

• Vaccines stimulate the bodies immune system to recognise specific microorganisms as foreign and retain the information so if the microorganism is encountered again it is immediately destroyed.

Question 2

DEFINE STANDARD PRECAUTIONS AND 4 EXAMPLES

Answer 2

Standard precautions should be used by everyone and involve the use of safe work practices. They are the MINIMUM requirement for infection control.

1. Hand hygiene
2. Wearing PPE where appropriate
3. Environmental Controls
4. Appropriate handling and disposal of waste

Question 3

WHEN WOULD A NURSE HAVE TO IMPLEMENT ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS

Answer 3

• Used when patients are infectious or with a confirmed diagnosis.

Question 4

NAME THREE ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE TO IMPLEMENT FOR THE ABOVE SITUATIONS

Answer 4

1. Immunised staff
2. Single room and ensuite/ isolation areas
3. Double bagged linen and waste
4. Minimising the movements of the infected person

Question 5

WHAT ELSE IS DONE IN HOSPITALS TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF INFECTIONS

Answer 5

1. Educate all staff in Infection Control particularly importance of Handwashing
2. Infection Control Teams – Epidemiology/ Stats/ Evidence Based Practice
3. Reliable Laboratory Testing

Question 6

WHAT ARE THE 5 MOMENTS OF HAND HYGIENE

Answer 6

1. Before touching a patient
2. Before a procedure
3. After a procedure or body fluid exposure risk
4. After touching a patient
5. After touching a patient’s surroundings

Question 7

WHEN WOULD YOU USE DISINFECTANT AND WHEN WOULD YOU USE ANTISEPTIC IN HOSPITAL

Answer 7

• Disinfectant - Used on non-living surfaces
• Antiseptic - Used on skin and mucous membranes