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A comprehensive review of the key concepts and questions related to infection prevention, as covered in chapter 6 of the iahcsmm (international association of healthcare central service materiel management) curriculum. Detailed answers to a variety of questions on topics such as biocidal agents, the chain of infection, aseptic technique, hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (ppe), environmental controls, and various infection-related terminology. The content is structured in a clear and organized manner, making it an excellent resource for students preparing for the iahcsmm chapter 6 final exam or anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of infection prevention principles in the healthcare setting. The document's focus on providing 100% passing answers and a graded a+ score further enhances its value as a study aid and exam preparation tool.
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Biocidal - Answer>> Ability to kill or control the growth of living organisms Every Medical device not processed according to manufacturer's IFU has the potential to - Answer>> Cause infection in both patient and the healthcare worker CDC reported approximately__________ patience contract an hai per year - Answer>> 700, SSI - Answer>> Surgical Site Infection The way of gathering the information needed to interrupt or prevent an infection - Answer>> Chain of Infection The absence of microorganisms that cause disease - Answer>> Asepsis Any activity or procedure that prevents infection or breaks the Chain of Infection - Answer>> Aseptic Technique 5 Basic Principals of Asepsis - Answer>> 1. Know what is dirty
What is the temperature for the decontamination area? - Answer>> 60°F-65°F (16°C-18°C) What is the humidity in decontamination area? - Answer>> 30% to 60% What is the temperature in general work areas? - Answer>> 68°F-63°F (20°C-23°C) What is the humidity in general work areas? - Answer>> 30% to 60% What is the temperature in sterile storage? - Answer>> Less than 75°F What is the humidity in sterile storage? - Answer>> Less than 70% What is the air exchange for the decontamination room? - Answer>> 10ppm What is the air exchange for General work area? - Answer>> 10ppm What is the air exchange for sterile storage? - Answer>> 4ppm How often should floors be wet mopped? - Answer>> Daily The horizontal work surfaces such a counters and tables should be cleaned at least? - Answer>> Daily preferably every shift How often should light covers and air vents be cleaned? - Answer>> Every 6 months or is necessary
How often should walls, cabinets, and racks be cleaned? - Answer>> Daily Open rack system should have__________ bottoms - Answer>> Solid Causative agent - Answer>> The microorganism that causes an infectious disease Reservoir - Answer>> The place where an infectious agent can survive Portal of exit - Answer>> The process by which an infectious agent leaves the reservoir Mode of transmission - Answer>> The method of transfer of an infectious agent from reservoir to susceptible host Portal of entry - Answer>> The path used by an infectious agent to enter a susceptible host Susceptible host - Answer>> A person or animal that lacks the ability to resist infection Carrier - Answer>> A person or organism infected with an infectious agent, but is asymptomatic but can transmit to others The only way to interrupt the transmission of a causative agent is to? - Answer>> Eliminate it Vector borne transmission - Answer>> Insects or arthropods Parenteral - Answer>> Something that is put inside the body, but not by swallowing