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32 Cards in this Set
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Example of a nosocomial infection.
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A patient in ICU who has an incision that becomes infected.
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What is a Reverse Isolation used for?
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A patient with severe burns.
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What is the most important means of preventing the spread of infection?
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Proper hand antisepsis.
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What is the most frequently occurring lab-acquired infection?
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Hepatitis B
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What do you use to destroy transient microorganisms when washing hands?
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Antiseptic soap
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In the event of a body fluid splash to the eyes, the victim should immediately do what?
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Flush eyes with water for 10 minutes.
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What is an example of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)?
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Non-latex gloves
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What is an example of potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens involving a parenteral route of transmission?
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Rubbing the eyes while processing specimens.
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Surfaces in the specimen collection and processing area should be cleaned with what?
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1:10 bleach solution.
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What is the proper way to clean up a small blood spill that has dried on a countertop?
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Moisten it with a disinfectant and carefully absorb it with a paper towel.
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Distance, time and shielding are principles of what?
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Radiation Safety
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Safe working conditions are mandated by who?
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OSHA
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What is one of the most important means of preventing the spread of infection?
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Hand Hygiene
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What is recommended to not be worn when having direct contact with high-risk patients, such as infants or those in ICU?
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Artificial Nails
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How long should natural nails be?
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Less than 1/4 inch long.
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What guidelines are recommended by the CDC/HICPAC in place of hand washing as long as the hands are not visibly soiled?
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Alcohol-based antiseptic hand cleaners.
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If hands are heavily contaminated with organic material and hand-washing facilities are not available, hands are recommended to be used with what?
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Detergent-containing wipes, followed by the use of an alcohol-based antiseptic hand cleaner.
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What is used to mechanically remove soil and transient bacteria for a routine hand-washing procedure?
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Plain soap and water.
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What involves approximately 20% of all workplace injuries?
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Back injuries
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Health hazards are indicated in what part of the NFPA 704 marking system?
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Blue quadrant on the left.
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In the event of a chemical splash to the eyes, how long should they be flushed with water?
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10 minutes.
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What class of fire occurs with electrical equipment?
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Class C
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What is the best defense against HBV infection?
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HBV Vaccination
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What is an example of a blood-borne pathogen?
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Cytomegalovirus
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Chewing gum in can be a violation in what area?
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Lab area
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What standard is known as "The Right to Know" law because of the labeling requirement?
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HazCom standard
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According to the CDC, what is the most common nosocomial infection in the US?
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UTI (Urinary Tract Infection)
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What is short for Microorganism?
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Microbe
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Virus that can cause Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
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HIV
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Infection acquired in a hospital.
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Nosocomial infection
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Capable of causing disease.
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Pathogens
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Through the skin.
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Percutaneous
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