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A comprehensive review of the key concepts and exam questions related to infection prevention and control in the central service department. It covers topics such as the purpose of the central service department, hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (ppe), standard precautions, decontamination and preparation work areas, biohazard areas, aseptic technique, and the principles of asepsis. The document aims to help healthcare professionals, particularly those working in the central service department, to prepare for the iahcsmm infection prevention and control chapter 6 exam and ensure they have a thorough understanding of the subject matter. The detailed questions and answers, along with the explanations provided, make this document a valuable resource for students, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in infection prevention and control in the healthcare setting.
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Infection - Answer>> Invasion of human body tissue by microorganisms which multiply and produce a reaction. Each year, approximately _______ patients develop a Healthcare-associated infection. - Answer>> Two million. What is the primary purpose of the Central Service Department? - Answer>> To stop the spread of disease-producing microorganisms in the healthcare facility. Where does infection prevention and control begin? - Answer>> In the staff locker room. Watches and other jewelry should not be worn in the Central Service department work areas because: - Answer>> They harbor bacteria. Hand hygiene - Answer>> The act of washing one's hands with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand rub. During handwashing, hands should be lathered and scrubbed for at least: - Answer>> 15 seconds. Which department requires a more stringent dress code? - Answer>> Decontamination.
Departmental dress code apply to: - Answer>> Everyone entering the Central Service department. Biohazard - Answer>> OSHA-required PPE is required in these areas. Unrestricted - Answer>> Street clothes may be worn. Semi-restricted - Answer>> Surgical scrub attire and hair coverings are required. Restricted - Answer>> Surgical scrub attire, hair coverings, and masks are required. Fomites - Answer>> An inanimate object that can transmit bacteria. Floors in the Central Service department should be: - Answer>> Wet-mopped daily. Asepsis - Answer>> The absence of microorganisms that cause disease. Aseptic technique - Answer>> Any activity or procedure that prevents infection or breaks the chain of infection. Asepsis (medical) - Answer>> Procedures performed to reduce the number of microorganisms to minimize their spread. Asepsis (surgical) - Answer>> Procedures performed to eliminate the presence of all microorganisms, and/or to prevent the introduction of microorganisms to an area.
Know what is dirty, know what is clean, know what is sterile, keep the three conditions separate, and remedy contamination immediately are: - Answer>> The principles of asepsis. What color should biohazard labels/signs be? - Answer>> Red/orange. Which of these traffic control/dress code requirements applies to the Operating Room? - Answer>> Restricted.