Safety, Infection Control and First Aid: Universal Precautions – Flashcards
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to prevent contact with blood and other potentially infectious materials
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Why are Universal Precautions observed?
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extent of exposure to employee, work practice controls, PPE, task assessment, housekeeping procedures, spill cleanup, labeling requirements, laundry requirements, waste disposal, provision of vaccinations, training, medical records
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List the universal precautions. There are 13.
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before each patient contact between procedures on the same patient before putting on gloves after glove removal before leaving lab before going to lunch or break before and after going to the restroom if visible contaminated
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When do you wash your hands?
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when likely to touch body substances, mucous membranes, non intact skin, and all blood draws
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When do you wear gloves?
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when clothing is likely to be soiled
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When do you wear a lab coat?
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when likely to be splashed with body substances
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When do you wear mask/eye protection?
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puncture-resistant container
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Where do you place needles, scalpels, disposable syringes, or any other sharp item?
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1. turn on faucet using paper towel 2. adjust faucet to warm and discard paper towel 3. wet hands and obtain 1 teaspoon of soap in palm of hand 4. rub to form lather and distribute soap over palms and backs of hands in a circular motion constantly for 2 minutes 5. rinse well
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What is the proper handwashing technique?