Infection Control

Match the disease with the type of Microbe that causes it. (You may use your notes and internet to help) Bacteria Staphylococcus Streptococcus E. Coli Klebsiella pneumoniae Clostridium botulinum Rickettsia rickettsii (Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever) Virus Hepatitis C HIV Hepatitis B Influenza Herpes Covid 19 Fungi Tinea pedis (Athlete's foot) Tinea capitis (ringworm of scalp) Candida albicans (thrush) Coccidioidomycosis Protozoa Naegleria fowleri Plasmodium vivax Giardia lamblia Taenia solium Prions Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Kuru Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome List 6 factors that increase a pt's chances of developing an illness: List 3 examples of an opportunistic infection Fill in the chain of infection and give one example. List 4 ways you can practice aseptic technique List 4 ways you can maintain a sterile field: List 4 times you should wear examination or non-sterile gloves, then list 4 times you should wear sterile gloves. What is the difference between disinfection and sterilization? What are the 3 types of transmission based precautions? Watch the correct method for Donning PPE. Watch the video on donning PPE from the CDC. List the correct method and sequence of donning PPE. Watch correct Method and sequence of doffing PPE. List the correct method and sequence of doffing your PPE. Watch the correct method of washing your hands. List the correct method and sequence of washing your hands. Matching: Normal Flora Naturally live and grow in a specific environment, such as mouth or intestines. Do not cause infection. Airborne Spreads by being carried in small droplets that can remain suspended in air and be inhaled. Droplet Spreads by large droplets produced when an infected pt coughs, sneezes, or talks. Disinfectant Destroys pathogenic organisms. Not spores. Only used on inanimate objects, never skin. Sterilization Destroys all microorganism, including spores. Done w Antisepsis Prevents growth of pathogenic organisms. Usually used on skin. Example: Alcohol Standard Precautions Used on all pts. Use PPE when performing procedure that may cause contact with blood or OPIM's. Medical Asepsis "Clean Technique" Surgical Asepsis "Sterile Technique" Opportunistic Infection An infection that occurs when the body defenses are compromised. Aerobic Needs O2 to thrive Anaerobic Cannot have 02 to thrive Noscomial infection An infection obtained during the pt's stay in the hospital. Handwashing The #1 way to break the chain of infection.