CNA Chapter 6 -- infection prevention
How is one way that the human immunodeficiency virus spread
by contact with an infected person's blood
How are blood borne diseases transmitted
by contact with blood or body fluids
________ destroys all microorganisms, including those that form spores
Sterilization
Droplets normally do not travel more than
6 ft
How many links in the chain of infection must be broken to prevent infection
1
Infection Prevention is
A set of methods used to prevent the spread of disease
_______ destroys pathogens but not all of them
Disinfection
An object can be called clean if
It has not been contaminated with pathogens
Making an area or object free of all microorganism is called
Surgical asepsis
When a pathogens enter the bloodstream and move throughout the body, a ___________ has occurred
Systemic infection
A causative agent is
a pathogen or microorganism that caused disease
A susceptible host is
a uninfected person who could get sick
A nursing assistant should use friction for
at least 20 sec
Why would a resident be in isolation
because they resident requires Transmission based Precautions
A sign of a localized infection is
drainage from a wound or cavity
Where are mucous membranes found
genitals
What is the following proper order to don personal protective equipment
gown, mask, goggles, and gloves
What is the best way to control methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
through proper hand washing
What is a responsibility of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
to make rules to protect workers from hazards on the job
Standard precautions mean
treating all blood, body fluids, and mucous membranes as if they were infected
An example of a body fluid under standard precautions
urine
When handling dirty linen a nursing assistant should
wear gloves