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What is the chain of infection? pathogen, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host How to break the chain of infection hand hygiene, cough etiquette, clean surfaces, habits for good health Examples of PPE? gowns, eye protection, masks, gloves Wha...

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PNUR 128 - INP 2 Questions and
Answers Grade A+
What is the chain of infection?


✓ pathogen, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry,

susceptible host




How to break the chain of infection


✓ hand hygiene, cough etiquette, clean surfaces, habits for good health




Examples of PPE?


✓ gowns, eye protection, masks, gloves




What are routine precautions for?


✓ blood, body fluids, excretions, except sweat. used when entering and

exiting clients room




Why we used infection control?


✓ protect clients from acquiring infections and protect health care

workers




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Effective infection control


✓ routine precautions with patients, recognizing infections, educations to

visitors, volunteers, and residents, timely reporting to public health




What is Clostridium difficile?


✓ 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?


✓ 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?


✓ methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus




What is vancomycin-resistant enterococci?


✓ has developed resistance to many antibiotics, especially vancomycin,

lives in female genital tract and intestines




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What is ESBL (extended spectrum Beta Lactamase producers)?


✓ enzymes found in some strains of bacteria breaking down common

antibiotics so they are ineffective.




What is Carbapenemase producing organism (CPO)


✓ bacteria found in human digestive tract, resistant to antibiotics




Isolation Requirements


✓ 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)


✓ 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?




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