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What makes dialysis pt more susceptible to HAIs? |
Pt are immunosuppressed & they're more vulnerable. Infections are 2nd most common cause of death in this population. |
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Why are dialysis pt at increase risk for acquiring a HAI at the facility? |
Hemodialysis required prolong access to pt blood stream. |
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What is the difference between OSHA & CMS infection control requirements? |
OSHA: require employers to provide employees the safe work place. CMS: concern with pt care & pt safety. |
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What are V-tags & why are they important? |
They're state specific regulations to be met within condition. They're important because they provide guidance P&P development, understanding rational & follow CMS guidelines. |
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What is the most common transmission route for HAIs? |
Contact transmission |
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What is the most important intervention you can do to prevent HAIs? |
Hand Hygiene |
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What is the most common infectious complication in hemodialysis pt? |
Vascular access |
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What germ causes the most common infection in hemodialysis pt? |
MERSA: can live in surfaces for days, with plastic and vinyl being most favorable surface for their survival. |
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Why is wearing gloves so important? |
To reduce risk of hand contamination and prevent transfer of organisms already on hands. |
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Why do you need to perform hand Hygiene before and after wearing gloves? |
Gloves may have tiny holes and may contaminate hands when removing gloves. |
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Is a clean dialysis machine considered a 'clean' area? |
No |
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When are sharps container being removed from the treatment floor? |
When they're 3/4 full. |
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State the three strategies recommended by KDOQI (Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative) to decrease the risk of infection when working with a CVC? |
1. Use face mask when luman or exit site are exposed. 2. Wear clean gloves and avoid touching exposes surface. 3. Minimize the time catheter lomis or exit sites are exposed. |
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Who can use sinks dedicated for hand washing? |
Anyone. They should be dedicated for hand washing purposes only and should remain clean. |
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What is the correct procedure in regards to your hands when you have casual contact with a pt? |
No gloves but hand Hygiene after is require. |
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Explain the HBV nomenclature and state which test is performed monthly on HBV susceptible pt. |
HBsAG: (pt testing) Hepatitis B surface antigen, is tested every month on pt to make sure they didn't contracted. Anti-HBs: Hepatitis B antibodies Total Anti-HBc: (Core) HepB core antibodies. A teammate cannot take care for antigen pt & septical pt at the same time. |
