CNA Chapter 6 -- infection prevention

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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


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