Common hospital-acquired pathogens and infection prevention concepts for allied health workers.
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- What is a nosocomial infection?
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An infection acquired in a healthcare setting that was not present or incubating at admission.- What is the more current term for a nosocomial infection?
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Healthcare-associated infection (HAI)- What does MRSA stand for?
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus- What does VRE stand for?
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Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus- Which bacterium causes most cases of antibiotic-associated diarrhea and colitis in hospitals?
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Clostridioides difficile (C. diff)- What type of isolation precautions are used for a patient with C. diff?
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Contact precautions- What does CAUTI stand for?
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Catheter-associated urinary tract infection- What does CLABSI stand for?
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Central line-associated bloodstream infection- What does VAP stand for?
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Ventilator-associated pneumonia- What does SSI stand for?
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Surgical site infection- What is the single most effective measure to prevent the spread of HAIs?
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Hand hygiene- How many moments of hand hygiene does the WHO recommend for healthcare workers?
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Five- According to WHO, when should hand hygiene occur relative to touching a patient (one of the 5 moments)?
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Before touching the patient- When removing personal protective equipment, which item is removed first?
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Gloves- In standard PPE donning order, what is put on immediately before gloves?
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Eye protection (goggles or face shield)
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