Exam 1: Basics of Asepsis

Tuberculosis is transmitted by ______________.

If two patients are infected with the same microorganism and neither patient has another infection,they may be placed in the same room.This is defined as _______________

What is defined as the complete destruction of all forms of microorganisms?

A patient with pseudomonas aeruginosa cultured in his sputum requires frequent tracheostomy care.What precautions need to be taken?

The soap and water scrub lasting _______________ is the most common hand washing protocol used in the hospital setting,but a scrub that lasts ___________ is performed prior to surgery and before entry into specialized areas such as the newborn ICU or burn unit.

A COPD patient is admitted to the hospital for an exacerbation of the disease.What precautions should the respiratory care practitioner take to prevent this patient from getting a hospital acquired infection?

Respiratory care equipment is usually _______ because it is too difficult and costly to keep it _______.

Place in the proper sequence the donning of personal protective equipment aseptically. I.Application of the mask II.Application of the gown III.Application of the gloves

A patient with extensive burns requires oxygen therapy via face tent with a large volume nebulizer.What type of precautions should the respiratory care practitioner use in caring for the patient?

When performing tracheostomy care,which piece of personal protective equipment should be used to protect the health care provider from being splashed in the eyes with contaminated secretions?

What method of transmission of microorganisms would you need to be most cautious of while performing procedures such as assisting with bronchoscopy,suctioning artificial airways,or changing a ventilator circuit?

Which of the following statements is FALSO concerning the removal of a gown aseptically?

When microorganisms that are present in everyday environments cause infection when the body's defense mechanisms are impaired are called _______________.

Place in the correct order the proper aseptic removal of personal protective equipment. I.Remove the gown II.Remove the mask III.Remove the gloves

What is the most common cause of hospital acquired infections?

Respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette applies to patients,visitors,and practitioners with symptoms of respiratory illness and includes ________________

What is the most frequent cause of needle sticks?

What is the most important way to minimize indirect contact transmission?

What type of patient precautions should be employed for patients with mycobacterium tuberculosis,measles or varicella?

Handling patient care equipment soiled with blood,body fluids,secretions,or excretions requires special management.These include all of the following EXCEPT __________________.