Infection Prevention for CNA

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  1. 3. An important part of standard precautions that should be worn when engaging in patient care
  2. 6. Precaution placed for patients with CDiff that requires hand washing with soap and water
  3. 9. Dry time for bleach wipes (minutes)
  4. 11. If this is noted around an IV or line site it should be reported to the nurse
  5. 13. ___ at an IV/line site should be reported immediately to an RN
  6. 14. Soap and water should be used for bathing if the patient has a ___ to CHG
  7. 15. The expectation if a patient is refusing oral or CHG hygiene, especially if they have central access
  8. 16. ___ Precautions are designed to reduce the risk of exposure to microorganisms from both recognized and unrecognized sources.
  9. 18. If the patient has a central line, these wipes should be on the IV pole
  10. 19. A key piece of providing care and making sure it is a part of the medical record
  11. 22. ___ should not be placed on the bed prior to the patients arrival to the unit
  12. 23. Oral care should be provided to patients who are unable to provide it for themselves every ___ hours
  13. 25. How many seconds you should be scrubbing your hands when washing
  14. 27. A critical step when turning over a patients room or a patients equipment
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  1. 1. An inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the digestive and respiratory tracts, including the mouth, throat, esophagus, stomach, and intestines. If this is noted during oral care, it must be reported to the RN.
  2. 2. A necessary step that should be taken before and after patient contact
  3. 4. When sterile procedures are happening, ___ In the room should be wearing a mask and cap
  4. 5. Patients are at an increased risk of this hospital acquired condition if proper oral care is not done
  5. 7. If the patient has a central line, these caps should be on the IV pole to cover Y site and not in use ports
  6. 8. Dry time for gray wipes (minutes)
  7. 10. __ Colonization can occur within 48 hours of hospital admission
  8. 12. If your hands are not visibly soiled you can use
  9. 17. An important piece in prevention hospital acquired pneumonias, especially in surgical patients
  10. 20. Patients should be bathed daily with this unless contraindicated to decrease infection risk
  11. 21. PPE that should be worn whenever a line is open to air during procedures
  12. 24. Patients should have a dedicated device dedicated to removing oral secretions
  13. 26. GI Infection that requires handwashing with soap and water