NA- ch.6 infection prevention

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what should a nursing assistant do if he spills a substance on their body?

immediately wash the area using the proper cleaning agent

where is the best place to dispose of sharps?

in a puncture-proof biohazard container

an object can be called clean if

it has not been contaminated with pathogens

how many links in the chain of infection must be broken to prevention infection?

one

which of the following is the proper order to don personal protective equipment (PPE) ?

put on gown, mask, goggles, and gloves

droplets do not normally travel more than

six feet

making an area or object free of all microorganisms is called

surgical asepsis

when pathogens enter the bloodstream and move throughout the body, a ________ has occurred.

systemic infection

which of the following statement is true of hepatitis B (HBV)?

the vaccine for HBV helps prevent the disease

which of the following is true of transmission-based precautions?

they are practiced in addition to standard precautions

how should residents in isolation be treated?

they should be listened to and encouraged to share their feelings and concerns

what is the best way to control methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?

through proper handwashing

what is one responsibility of the occupational safety and health administration (OSHA)?

to make rules to protect workers from hazards on the job

standard precautions means

treating all blood, bodily fluids, and mucous membranes as if they were infected

under standard precautions, the term bodily fluids includes

urine

before a nursing assistant leaves a dirty utility room, what must she do to avoid transferring pathogens to other areas of the facility?

wash her hands

the most important thing a nursing assistant can do to prevent the spread of disease is to

wash her hands

hand hygiene is

washing hands with either plain or antiseptic soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rubs

when handling dirty linen, a nursing assistant should

wear gloves

with whom should a nursing assistant use standard precautions?

with every resident in his care

which of the following increases the risk of infection in older adults?

catheter use

a causative agent is

a pathogen or microorganisms that causes disease

infection prevention is

a set of methods used to prevent the spread of disease

a susceptible host is

an uninfected person who could get sick

when washing hands, a nursing assistant uses friction. the process should take

at least 20 seconds

why should a resident be in isolation?

because the resident requires transmission-based precautions

what is one way the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is spread?

by contact with an infected person's blood

how are bloodborne diseases transmitted?

by contact with blood or body fluids

infection prevention for the portal of exit link in the chain of infection could include

covering the mouth when sneezing

__________ destroys pathogens but not all pathogens, while ___________ destroys all microorganisms, including those that form spores.

disinfection, sterilization

one sign of a localized infection is

drainage from a wound or cavity

which of the following is a reason that people are at greater risk for infection as they get older?

elderly people are hospitalized more often

in which of the following body parts are mucous membranes found?

genitals

which of the following statements is true of gloves?

gloves should be worn when performing care on a resident who has broken skin

a mask and goggles should be worn

if contact with splashing or spraying blood or body fluids is likely


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