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Chapter 4
Infection Control
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Undergraduate 1
09/12/2011

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Term
What type of water should be placed in the nebulizer?
Definition
Sterile Distilled water
Term
To help lower the risk of a nosocomial infection when using heated aerosol systems, the respiratory therapist should do what?
Definition
-Label the equipment with the date & time it is started
-Avoid draining condensate into the nebulizer
-Use aseptic technique during the initial set-up
-Remove the capillary tube to reduce the volume of water particles
Term
The best way to prevent the spread of infection in the ICU is to
Definition
Wash your hands after every patient contact
Term
Among respiratory equipment, ___________ have the greatest potential to spread infection.
Definition
Large volume nebulizers
Term
The use of _______ is part of routine patient care when there is skin contact.
Definition
Gloves
Term
Use of standard (universal) precautions in caring for _______ patients, regardless of their diagnosis or infection status.
Definition
All
Term
Wear ______ and ________ during any procedure that can generate splashes or sprays of body fluids.
Definition
Masks and goggles
Term
Infections that are acquired in the hospital
Definition
Nosocomial
Term
Inanimate objects that help transfer pathogens
Definition
Fomite
Term
Death of all microorganisms
Definition
Sterilization
Term
Universal method of protection for health workers
Definition
Standard precautions
Term
Death of pathogenic microorganisms
Definition
Disinfection
Term
The best means of stopping hospital acquired infections
Definition
Washing your hands
Term
Post-operative patients have an increased risk of infection?
Definition
Patient doesnt want to cough under general anesthesia, sedated, immobilized, surgical incisions & radiation therapy impair defenses of the skin & organ space
Term
What is the most common source of S. aureus organisms?
Definition
Skin of both health professionals and visitors
Term
3 ways to disrupt the route of transmission of S. aureus organisms
Definition
-Specialized equipment handling procedures
-Barrier/Isolation precautions
-Single patient use disposable equipment
Term
By what route does tuberculosis spread?
Definition
Airborne
Term
When transporting a TB patient through the hospital, what action should you take to prevent the spread of their infection?
Definition
The patient needs to wear appropriate barrier protection (masks, gowns, impervious dressings) consistent with the route and risk for transmission
Term
What type of precautions should be taken to prevent the spread of infection once TB patients are admitted
Definition
Place pt in private negative pressure room that has 6-12 air changes/hour. Keep room door closed, wear respiratory protection when entering room, limit transport of pt from room to essential purposes only
Term
What is respiratory etiquette?
Definition
1. Education of healthcare personnel, pts, & visitors
2. Posted signs in language appropriate to the population
3.Source control measures (covering mouth/nose w/tissue
4. Hand hygiene
5. 3 ft or more from pts with resp infections
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