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List six links of the chain of the infection.
1.The infectious agent, 2. The reservoir host, 3. The portal of exit, 4. The route of transmission, 5.The portal of entry, 6.The susceptible host
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Name two ways to interrupt the chain of infection
1.asepsis & hygiene, 2.control portal of exit
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Name two types of patients that are at high risk for infection
1.cancer, 2. Aids
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Whose responsibility is it to break the chain of infection
All health care providers
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What is the most common mode of transmission of pathogens
Hands
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Name two reasons that have been self-reported for poor adherence with hand hygiene
1.drying of hands, 2. Too busy
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Do alcohol-based hand rubs reduce the time needed for hand disinfection
Yes
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What is the minimum length of time for which hands should be rubbed together with soap and water during hand washing
15 sec
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What should be used to turn the faucet on and off during hand washing
A dry paper towel
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Which direction should fingertips be pointed during the rinsing step of hand washing
Down ward
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Name 4 types of personal protective equipment that an employer must provide
Gloves, gown, masks, goggles/face shield
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When must standard precaution be used
In any situation involving the patient
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When must gloves be worn?
Where there is any contact with the patient
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Which parts of gown, gloves, and masks are considered contaminated
The inside
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What is the proper sequence for donning and removing personal protective equipment
Gloves, gown, mask
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To properly remove a glove or gown, you must only touch the ____
Inside
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What part of the sterile field or tray is considered contaminated
2 in boarder
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What should you do if you suspect an article is contaminated
Start over
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What should you do if you spill solution on a sterile field
Clean field and start over
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