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Describe the basic procedures of Standard Precautions and state why they are used.
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Basic precation is to treat like all persons are infected.
Thorough handwashing, wear gloves and other protective equipment, handle all sharps safely NEVER RECAP; proper disposal and clean up of linens; surface disinfect as needed; maintenance of sterile needles; use mouthpiece for resuscitation |
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Differentiate between endogenous and exogenous organisms.
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ENDOGENOUS which are present "within a person's body" can cause infection. Ex: UTI or respiratory when using a non-sterlized ventilator Exogenous "outside the body" can also cause infection. Ex: Salmonella, E Coli. Gram negative organisms cause most today's nosocomial infection.
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Identify at least five factors that predispose clients to nosocomial infections.
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trauma (lowers the body's resistance as it tries to rebuild itself), fatigue; poor nutrition or inadequate hydration; stress or emotional shock, invasive therapy, frequent or inappropriate use of antibiotics,
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Define medical asepsis.
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refers to the practice of reducing the number of microorganisms
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Describe three elements of medical asepsis.
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reduce the number of microorganismis; to prevent re-infection of the client; prevent or reduce the transmission of germs;
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State the single most effective nursing measure in preventing the spread of disease.
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hand washing
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In the laboratory, demonstrate proper handwashing technique after routine client care, before contact with a severly immuno-compromised client, and after performing an invasive procedure.
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Long wash means lathering twice and carefule cleaning of nails. The short wash is for 15 seconds with a 10 second rinse. You wash hands when visible soiled; before and after contact; after contact with any microorganism (blood) before and after procedure; before removing gloves if they are visible soiled.
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List the most commonly used personal protective equipment.
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gloves
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Explain how antimicrobial agents and environmental controls contribute to medical asepsis.
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antimicrobial agents limit and eliminate pathogens by supressing and destroying their growth. use of biohazard bags for disposal to reduce contamination
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Describe the nurse's role in the disposal of biohazardous waste and in cleaning up biohazardous materials.
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It is the nurses' role to use appropriate container and to educate client and family about proper disposal
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