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Define asepsis |
Absence of microorganisms |
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Define ANTT |
A method of preventing microorganisms from being introduced to susceptible sites by manipulating equipment and sites without touching key parts |
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Define key part |
The part of equipment that must remain sterile and must only contact other key parts or key sites. If contaminated, they increase the risk of infection |
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Three procedures when ANTT is used |
Insertion of a urinary catheter Changing a wound dressing Insertion of intravenous devices |
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Identify 4 principles of ANTT |
Clean hands Clean equipment Clean environment Clean patient |
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State the difference between clean and sterile |
Clean - free from visible contamination, dirt or grease Sterile - free from living microorganisms |
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State the difference between detergent and disinfectant |
Detergent - makes things clean (removes visible contamination and some microorganisms) Disinfectant - destroys microorganisms but has no effect on dirt or grease |
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Define microorganism |
A microscopic organism including bacteria, viruses, fungi and some parasites |
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Define colonisation |
Microbial growth at a site without causing infection or damage |
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Define pathogen |
A disease causing microorganism |
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State three signs of a localised wound infection |
Heat Redness Swelling Heavy exudate Malodour |
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State three signs of a systemic infection |
Tachycardia Tachypnoea Pyrexia |
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What does PPE stand for |
Personal protective equipment |
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Three occasions when PPE should be used |
Contact with bodily fluids (personal care) Wound dressing Insertion/removal of IV devices |
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Three occasions when hand hygiene should be performed |
Entering patients bed space Contact with bodily fluids Leaving patients bed space |
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Three reasons to wash with soap and water rather than alcohol gel |
Hands are visibly soiled Contact with bodily fluids Potential exposure to spore-forming bacteria |
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Difference between transitory and resident microorganisms |
Transitory - not usually present in/on body, acquired by contact etc, can cause harm Resident - usually present in/on body, don't usually cause harm |
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State three parts of body that are sterile |
Blood Heart Internal structures of the eye |
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Does hand washing remove transitory or resident microorganisms |
Transitory, can reduce resident |
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Three body parts that are not sterile |
Digestive tract Skin Ears |
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What to do in the event of sharps injury |
Make it bleed Run under cold water Dry and cover Document Attend occupational health/A&E Datix |
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Three activities with body fluid exposure risk |
Assisting with personal care/elimination Insertion/removal of IV devices Wound dressing |
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What should you do if you contaminate/do not maintain aseptic technique |
Stop what you are doing, re-establish asepsis (wash hands, new sterile gloves, new dressing etc). Report if have contaminated patient, inform patient |
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Define nosocomial |
A hospital acquired infection |
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What does HCAI stand for |
Healthcare associated infection |
