QUESTION 8
According to standard guidelines, what type of solution is used for
Routinely cleaning 'general' surfaces and those in close proximity to the patient and their bed area? (1 sentence)
The equipment (eg. stethoscope) that you have used on your patient? (1 sentence)
QUESTION 9
Review Tabbner's 8th edition Chapter 22, pg 556 and the Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare Section 3.1.4 and answer the questions below.
Describe the actions for reprocessing re-usable equipment/instruments in the health care setting (1-2 sentences each)
Critical Risk Instruments, eg operating instuments like surgical forceps
Non-Critical Risk Equipment, eg. stethoscope or Blood Pressure cuff
Answer the following questions in relation to vectors.
Define the term vector in relation to infection control. (1 sentence)
Provide an example of an animal and insect that are potential vectors. (1 sentence)
QUESTION 13
Review the Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare Section 3.1.2 Handling of Sharps and Disposal of single-use sharps and answer the following questions.
You come across a used needle and syringe on the shelf of your patient's room.
Provide two (2) safety precautions in regards to the disposing of your sharps. (2 sentences)
You accidentally sustain a needlestick injury whilst disposing of the needle and syringe. If the patient had a blood-borne infectious virus, identify the type of contact transmission this is, providing an explanation for your answer. (1-2 sentences)