Infection Control Review the study guide and select the best answers to the questions below.What is the single, most effective method of controlling the spread of infection?Disinfecting all surfaces with a 1:10 bleach solutionSterilizing all supplies, linens, and equipmentHand washing with soap and waterWearing a mask during all patient contactWhat is asepsis?A systemic infection caused by asbestosA no-touch technique for dressing changesEnvironmental pollutionAbsence of pathogensWhich of these are guiding principles of asepsis?Keep clean and dirty items separateUse a 1:10 bleach solution to bathe your patientsWear gloves for all patient contactWork in the direction of cleaner to dirtiera and db and cWhich of these statements reflect the Principles of Universal Precautions?You can only get an infection from a patient with AIDS, Hepatitis B, and Staph and Strep infectionsAll used needles can infect youOnly bodily fluids which contain blood can infect youAll of the aboveWhich of these practices are dictated by Universal Precautions?Recap all needles before disposalWear gloves during a dressing change procedureWear gowns during all patient contactWear gloves only when handling bodily fluids of an AIDS patientWhen should you wash your hands?Before eating lunchBefore leaving your job to go homeAfter emptying an emesis basinAll of the aboveWhich of these principles will apply to handling wastes and disposals?Flush feces down the toiletBreak the needle off a syringe before disposing of itDouble bag all syringesAll of the aboveWhich of these principles will apply to changing lines soiled with blood?Fan and shake linens to remove dustThrow dirty linens on the floor to avoid contaminating furnitureHold linens away from your uniformAll of the aboveWhat are some signs of a wound infection?Skin that is mottled and coolDiarrheaGeneralized body achesElevated body temperature and pulsec and dAll of the aboveWhich of these principles will apply to changing a dressing?Wear one pair of gloves to remove the old dressing and put on the newDon't look at the wound or you may experience nausea and vomitingDouble bag all soiled dressingsAll of the aboveHow can infection be transmitted during care delivery?Through the nurse's homecare bagThrough the patient's linensThrough direct contact with the patientAll of the aboveWhen should you wash your hands?Before a work shiftAfter combing your hairAfter emptying a bed panAll of the aboveWhen should you wear gloves?To perform incontinence careTo prepare the patient's breakfastTo perform ROM exercises for the patientTo collect a sputum specimena and dAll of the aboveWhich of these solutions can be used for disinfection of surfaces?1:10 bleach and water solutionSoap and hot waterGlycerine and alcoholAll of the aboveWhich of these practices is dictated by Universal Precautions?Wear gowns and gloves for all contact with AIDS patientsUse a disposable resuscitation aid for performing CPRWear gloves to perform oral hygiene on the patientDouble bag all soiled dressingsb, c, and dAll of the aboveWhat is HBV?High blood volumeA blood test for infectious diseasesHepatitis BAn Antibiotic medicationHow is AIDS spread?Sharing food with an AIDS patientThrough sexual contact with the person with AIDSThough the toilet seats in the homes of AIDS patientsThrough the bite of the dog owned by the person with AIDSa, c, and dAll of the aboveWhat do AIDS and Hepatitis B have in common?They are caused by a virusThey are blood borne diseasesThere is no cure availablePatients with these diseases must be quarantineda, b, and cAll of the aboveI agree that I have taken this test on my own without the help of others.Name*Date* Phone*Email*
