Infection Control Flashcards
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What is the chain of infection?
Answer: Infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host
Breaking any link in this chain prevents infection transmission.
What are standard precautions?
Answer: Infection prevention practices applied to all patient care regardless of diagnosis
Standard precautions assume all patients may be infectious and include hand hygiene, PPE, and safe injection practices.
When should hand hygiene be performed?
Answer: Before and after patient contact, before procedures, after body fluid exposure, and after touching surfaces
Hand hygiene at the five key moments is the most effective way to prevent healthcare-associated infections.
What is contact isolation?
Answer: Precautions for patients with infections spread by direct or indirect contact, requiring gown and gloves
Contact precautions include gown and gloves for all patient contact, plus dedicated equipment.
What is a healthcare-associated infection (HAI)?
Answer: An infection acquired during the course of receiving healthcare treatment
HAIs occur during healthcare delivery and were not present at admission, representing a significant patient safety concern.
What is proper PPE donning and doffing sequence?
Answer: Don: gown, mask, goggles, gloves. Doff: gloves, goggles, gown, mask — with hand hygiene between steps
Proper sequence prevents self-contamination during removal.