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16 Cards in this Set
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wash hands
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before putting on AND after removing gloves
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Alcohol Based Antiseptic Agents
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Concentration of 60-95% are MOST effective
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Petroleum Based products
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break down latex in the gloves, compromising effectiveness
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PPE
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Personal Protective Equipment
ie protective clothing, mask, face shields, protective eye ware, disposable treatment gloves, heavy duty utility gloves |
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BBP
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Blood Borne Pathogens
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most frequently missed area of hand during hand washing
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Thumbs
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always use when washing hands
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liquid soap
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Protective Mask
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mask with at least 95% filtration efficiency
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Protective Eyewear
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includes both front AND side protection (solid side shields)
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Overgloves
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AKA food handlers gloves...lightweight, inexpensive clear plastic
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Utility Gloves
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Worn 1. when Op is cleaned & disinfected
2. while contaminated instruments being cleaned or handled 3. for surface cleaning or disinfecting |
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3 Latex Allergies
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Irritant Dermatitis, Type IV Allergic Reaction & Type I Allergic Reaction
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Irritant Dermatitis
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Non immunologic process
Skin reddened, dry, irritated & in severe cases, cracked |
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Type IV Allergic Reaction
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most common latex allergy
delayed contact reaction involving immune system |
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Type I Allergic Reaction
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most serious latex reaction**can result in death**
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Anaphylaxis
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most sever form of immediate allergy reaction** DEATH from closure of airways caused by swelling
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