![]() Affected by antibiotics and oral contraceptives Vagina = Normal Flora cause vaginal secretions to achieve low pH Affected by administration of antacids or decreased motility of Peristalsis in SI = prevents retention of bacteria Acidity of Gastrointestinal secretions kill microorganisms O When normal flora is disrupted, infection can occur Maintains homeostasis, does not typically cause disease O Usually maintain health by fighting infections/inflammation and Saliva, oral mucosa, gastrointestinal and genitourinary tract) O Also known as resident flora (reside on surface/deep layers in skin, Immune Response = protective reaction that neutralizes pathogens and repairs O Infection can be localized = limited to an area, however an infection that affects O Pathogenicity = ability of microorganism to cause a disease O Should observe the signs and symptoms of infection and take action to prevent O Susceptibility depends on one’s degree of resistance to a pathogen O The longer a device is in the body (needle/catheter) the more bacteria can (body openings, breaks in skin or mucous membrane) O Organisms can enter the body the same way they exit O Important to clean, disinfect, and sterilize ![]() Vehicle, vectorborne (look at table 33-2, 686) O Modes of transmission: direct contact, indirect contact, droplet, airborne, O Pathogens are carried through portal of exits by body fluids, excretions,Īnd secretions (blood, mucus, vomit, vaginal discharg, etc) O can be body openings, artificial openings, breaks in skin (scrapes/cuts), O The path by which the pathogen leaves the reservoir O Anaerobic bacteria = survive only in the absence of oxygen O Aerobic bacteria = need oxygen to survive and cause diseases O Pathogens need a reservoir that provides them food, oxygen, water, temp, Have pathogens that can be transferred to others O Carriers = animals/people that do not show symptoms of illness but O When a pathogen colonizes = it is present but doesn’t cause harm O A place where a pathogen can survive and may/ may not multiply Virulence (ability to produce disease), ability to enter/survive in a host, O Potential for microorganisms to cause a disease rely on: # of organisms, Removed by proper handwashing and hand hygiene O Transient Flora/Microorganisms attach to the skin when in contact w/Ī person or object, these organisms may be readily transmitted but can be W/o causing harm, usually only killed with antimicrobial ingredients O Resident Flora/Microorganisms live on the skin, they live and multiply With gloved dominant hand, slip fingers under 2nd gloves cuff and carefully pull w/ nondominant hand grab the cuff of the glove of the dominant hand (touchingį. If gloves are not pre-powdered, use a pack of powder and apply lightly to handsĭ. To demonstrate the appropriate technique of donning and removing clean (unsterile gloves), using Critical Components of a Skillī. To explain the use of alcohol hand sanitizers 7. Dry hands with a paper towel and use a clean one to turn off the faucet 7. Rinse hands thoroughly keep hands /fingers pointing down to facilitate theĬ. Palms, fingertips, back of hands, thumbs, under fingernailsī. Wash hands with water and use friction for 10-15 secs (be sure to rub Keep hands and uniform away from sinks surface, avoid splashing water If hands are visibly dirty, use warm water and soap Push back watches and long sleeves, and remove ringsį. Assess the patient's risk for/extent of infectionĮ. Inspect nails for length and nail polishĭ. Inspect your hands for breaks/cuts, report and cover lesions before providing careĬ. To demonstrate appropriate hand washing technique, using the CRITICAL COMPONENTS OF A SKILLĪ. Gloves need to be used when in contact with blood or other body secretions 7. To describe techniques that may be used by nurses to promote safety of clients Used to prevent the risk of infection and prevent spread ofīacteria/microorganism 6. Include appropriate use of gowns, gloves, masks, eyewear These are done when a HCW is or could be exposed to blood, all bodyįluids/secretions, non intact skin and mucous membranes To explain the concept of standard precautions or routine practices To explain the body’s normal defense mechanisms against infection 5. To identify 4 major models of microorganism transmission PG 687? 4. O An area/object is considered contaminated when it is believed to contain ![]() O Hand washing, using gloves, cleaning surfaces includes procedures that reduce and prevent the spread of microorganisms Unit 1: Medical Asepsis and Infection Control Learning Outcomes 1.
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