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What type of water should be placed in the nebulizer? |
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To help lower the risk of a nosocomial infection when using heated aerosol systems, the respiratory therapist should do what? |
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-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 |
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The best way to prevent the spread of infection in the ICU is to |
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Wash your hands after every patient contact |
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Among respiratory equipment, ___________ have the greatest potential to spread infection. |
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The use of _______ is part of routine patient care when there is skin contact. |
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Use of standard (universal) precautions in caring for _______ patients, regardless of their diagnosis or infection status. |
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Wear ______ and ________ during any procedure that can generate splashes or sprays of body fluids. |
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Infections that are acquired in the hospital |
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Inanimate objects that help transfer pathogens |
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Death of all microorganisms |
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Universal method of protection for health workers |
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Death of pathogenic microorganisms |
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The best means of stopping hospital acquired infections |
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Post-operative patients have an increased risk of infection? |
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Patient doesnt want to cough under general anesthesia, sedated, immobilized, surgical incisions & radiation therapy impair defenses of the skin & organ space |
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What is the most common source of S. aureus organisms? |
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Skin of both health professionals and visitors |
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3 ways to disrupt the route of transmission of S. aureus organisms |
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-Specialized equipment handling procedures -Barrier/Isolation precautions -Single patient use disposable equipment |
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By what route does tuberculosis spread? |
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When transporting a TB patient through the hospital, what action should you take to prevent the spread of their infection? |
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The patient needs to wear appropriate barrier protection (masks, gowns, impervious dressings) consistent with the route and risk for transmission |
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What type of precautions should be taken to prevent the spread of infection once TB patients are admitted |
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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 |
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What is respiratory etiquette? |
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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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