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PNUR 128 -INP 2 EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
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What is the chain of infection? - ANSWER pathogen, reservoir, portal ofexit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host
How to break the chain of infection - ANSWER hand hygiene, cough
etiquette, clean surfaces, habits for good health
Examples of PPE? - ANSWER gowns, eye protection, masks, gloves
What are routine precautions for? - ANSWER blood, body fluids,
excretions, except sweat. used when entering and exiting clients room
Why we used infection control? - ANSWER protect clients from acquiring
infections and protect health care workers
Effective infection control - ANSWER routine precautions with patients,
recognizing infections, educations to visitors, volunteers, and residents,
timely reporting to public health
What is Clostridium difficile? - ANSWER A bacteria that causes
infectious diarrhea / colitis. It can occur when antibiotics "wipe-out" a
person's normal gut flora. It is often considered to be a nosocomial or
hospital acquired infection.
What is norovirus? - ANSWER Known for outbreak on cruise ships, A
very contagious disease, can get it from an infected person,
contaminated food or water, or touching contaminated surfaces
what is MRSA? - ANSWER methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus
What is vancomycin-resistant enterococci? - ANSWER has developed
resistance to many antibiotics, especially vancomycin, lives in female
genital tract and intestines
, What is ESBL (extended spectrum Beta Lactamase producers)? -
ANSWER enzymes found in some strains of bacteria breaking down
common antibiotics so they are ineffective.
What is Carbapenemase producing organism (CPO) - ANSWER
bacteria found in human digestive tract, resistant to antibiotics
Isolation Requirements - ANSWER Clients are room-bound (anticipate
loneliness)
Specific procedures for PPE are followed
Supplies stored outside the room
Protective/reverse isolation (protecting the client from everyone) -
ANSWER Client is at risk from pathogens around them (burn victims,
bone marrow transplants, AIDS, chemotherapy recipients)
Negative pressure rooms to protect the client when the door opens so
no outside air can enter
contact precautions? - ANSWER practices used to prevent spread of
disease by direct or indirect contact
what are some methods of contact precautions? - ANSWER Patient
should be placed in a private room
Wear gloves when entering pt. Room
Wash hands immediately after removing gloves
Wear a gown when entering room if you anticipate contact with patient
or items in room
Limit transport of patients to essential purposes
Droplet precautions - ANSWER Must be followed for a patient known or
suspected to be infected with pathogens transmitted by large-particle
droplets expelled during coughing, sneezing, talking, or laughing.
airborne precautions? - ANSWER Methods of infection control that must
be used for patients known or suspected to be infected with pathogens
transmitted by airborne droplet nuclei.
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