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HCB 102 Exam | Questions And Answers Latest {2024- 2025} A+ Graded | 100% VerifiedAsepsis - absence of pathogenic microorganisms
aseptic technique - A procedure performed under sterile conditions. (i.e. prevents infection)
Health care-associated infections (HAIs) - Also known as Nosocomial. Acquired or occurring in a hospital.
Infection Control Concepts - standard precautions are concepts in which all body fluids are assumed to
be infected with blood-borne pathogens.
How many links are in the Chain of Infection? - 6
What are the links in the Chain of Infection? - Infectious Agent
Reservoir
Portal of Exit
Mode of Tansmission
Portal of Entry
Susepitble Host
What are some common types of infectious agents? - Bacteria
Viruses
Protozoa
Fungi
Helminthes
What are the two types of contact? - Direct
Indirect
, What is vector transmission? - Transmission through a bite
What is droplet infection? - Droplets projected a short distance to a host's nasal mucosa, mouth, or
conjunctiva.
What is airborne transmission? - When infectious particles are dispersed in the air and enter the host by
inhalation.
What is the single most effective method of preventing the spread of disease causing microorganisms? -
Hand washing
What is the most effective barrier to infection? - Intact skin
How long should it take to effectively wash your hands? - 15 seconds to 2 minutes
How much soap should be applied to effectively wash hands, and which type of soap(bar or liquid) is
best? - 3 to 5 ml
liquid soap
When are the appropriate times to follow hand hygiene when dealing with a patient? - before and after
each patient.
What are the guidelines for Donning/Doffing the Sterile Gown? - Inspect the gown package
Inspect the chemical indicator
Sterile procedure = Sterile Gown
Partner always ties gown
Gown donned after the surgical cap, mask, and shoe covers
You have doubts about the sterility of an item, is this item sterile? - No, this item is assumed unsterile.
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