When a procedure is likely to produce a splash aerosols or droplets of blood you must wear Quizlet

What are the steps in the handwashing process (in order)?

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Which of the following helps to minimize splash splatter and aerosols?
What is the proper action to take if blood is splashed on a countertop?
Which standard precaution is performed before and after wearing a gown?

a. wet hands with water, apply soap, rub hands for 15 seconds, rinse hands
b. wet hands with water, apply soap, rub hands for 15 seconds, rinse and dry hands
c. Apply soap, add water, rub hands for 15 seconds, rinse and dry hands
d. Apply soap, add water, rub hands for 15 seconds, rinse hands

- A Pathogen must be present in sufficient numbers to cause infection, along with the numbers the organism must be virulent (virulence).

- If the organism is not virulent it may not be capable of disease.

- If the organism is too virulent it can cause very serious disease.

- The body can't change the virulence of microorganisms, this task is left to the body defences and to specific immunizations, such as the hepatitis B virus (HBV).

- Another way to avoid coming into contact with microorganisms by always following the infection control techniques.

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Which of the following helps to minimize splash splatter and aerosols?

Protective eyewear with solid side shields or a face shield must be worn by OHCP and patients during the clinical process likely to generate splash, splatter, and aerosols.

What is the proper action to take if blood is splashed on a countertop?

If you are cleaning up blood that has spilled or splattered, you should carefully cover the spill with paper towels or rags, then gently pour the 10% solution of bleach over the towels or rags, and leave it for at least 10 minutes.

Which standard precaution is performed before and after wearing a gown?

What should be done before and after wearing a gown? Wash your hands before and after wearing a gown. Should masks and eyewear be put on before or after gowns and gloves? They should be put on after gowns and before gloves.