Broadfields Preventing Occ. Infection

Front 1

When is glove protection compromised?


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Back 1

With each activity performed (especially when adhesive tape is torn)

Front 2

What kind of suture needles does the CDC recommend?

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Back 2

curved, instrument-held suture needles (straight needles are associated with frequent injuries)

Front 3

A TB room should have how many air changes per hour?

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Back 3

12 or more
(also negative pressure room and dc air diretly to the outside)

Front 4

When should a suspected TB pt be scheduled for sx?

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Back 4

Last case of the day or when minimal personnel are present

Front 5

What should be placed between a TB pt and the breathing system?

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Back 5

HEPA filter (high -efficiency particulate filtration of air)

Front 6

If there is not a designated PACU TB room, where should the pt be recovered?

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Back 6

PACU staff recover pt in OR or in pt's isolation room

Front 7

After a needlestick, what virus has the highest risk of infecting a HCW?

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Back 7

HBV (then HCV and HIV)
10-30%, 2-4%, 0.3% respectively

Front 8

What is Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease?

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Back 8

a neurodegenerative disorder caused by prions-leads to dementia

Front 9

What is SARS?

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Back 9

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-viral syndrome transmitted by respiratory droplets or contact. Negative-pressure room with 6-12 exchanges per hour. HCW wear N-95 mask, goggles, gown, cap, and double gloves