Infection Control & Isolation Techniques

Question 1

Medical Asepsis

Answer 1

-microorganisms have been ELIMINATED/REDUCED through the use of soap, water, friction and various chemical disinfectants

Question 2

Surgical Asepsis

Answer 2

-microorganism and their spores have been COMPLETELY DESTROYED by means of heat or by chemical process

Question 3

Benefits of alcohol-based hand rubs

Answer 3

• more accessible than a sink
• quicker (only about 15 seconds)
• more effective in reducing nosocomial infections
• less irritating to the skin

Question 4

When to use alcohol-based hand rubs

Answer 4

• before and after patient contact as long as the hands are not visibly soiled or contaminated
• before donning gloves
• after removal of gloves (not obviously spoiled)
• after contact with inanimate objects (including medical equipment)

Question 5

Why we wear gloves

Answer 5

• reduces the risk of disease transmission
• provides a protective barrier preventing gross contamination of hands
• reduces the risk of microorganisms being transmitted from healthcare workers to patients and patient to patient
• must be worn during procedures that include: body fluids, blood, secretions, excretions, mucous membranes, non intact skin and contaminated items

Question 6

Bio Spills

Answer 6

• WHMIS guidelines are applicable
• wear gloves and appropriate personal protective equipment
• paper towels can be used but must be discarded into designated medical waste container
• contaminated area can be cleaned with a bleach solution or hospital-grade disinfectant

Question 7

Nosocomial infections

Answer 7

• infections patients acquire while staying the hospital
• usually occur in an acute car hospital setting
• con be contracted at birth by infants of an infected mother
• urinary tract is most common suite of nosocomial infections (catheters)
• includes infections in wounds after surgical procedures and respiratory infections

Question 8

standard precautions

Answer 8

-designed to reduce the risk of transmission of unrecognized sources of blood borne and other pathogens in healthcare institutions

Question 9

Transmission-based precautions

Answer 9

-used when isolating patients in addition to standard precautions. Include airborne, droplet and contact variations