WorksheetsUniversal Precaution
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 29mins
Modified TRUE or FALSE. If false provide the correct statement to make it right. follow this format (FALSE-EXAMPLE). Standard Precautions are the maximum infection prevention practices that apply to all patient care.
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Modified TRUE or FALSE. If false provide the correct statement to make it right. follow this format (FALSE-EXAMPLE). "Standard precaution will only be applied to situation if there is only visible blood contact."
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Mark all practices under universal precaution that is applied in all types of patient care.
Hand hygiene.
Use of personal protective equipment
Putting of hazard signages
Respiratory hygiene / cough etiquette.
Mark all practices under universal precaution that is applied in all types of patient care.
Sharps safety
Safe injection practices
Sterile instruments and devices.
Clean and disinfected environmental surfaces.
Modified TRUE or FALSE. If false provide the correct statement to make it right. follow this format (FALSE-EXAMPLE). Universal Precaution is Previously known by various names including "standard precaution".
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Modified TRUE or FALSE. If false provide the correct statement to make it right. follow this format (FALSE-EXAMPLE). Standard precaution is a basic level of infection control.
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The clinical instructor asks her students the rationale for hand washing. The students are correct if they answered that hand washing is expected to remove:::
transient flora from the skin.
resident flora from the skin
all microorganisms from the skin
media for bacterial growth
What are we trying to reduce or eliminate when we are doing handwashing?
Viruses
Bacteria
Fungi
All of the above
What is known as sterile technique, prevents contamination of an open wound, serves to isolate the operative area from the unsterile environment, and maintains a sterile field for surgery?
Aseptic Technique
Hand washing
Medical Asepsis
Surgical Asepsis
What is known as clean technique which includes procedures used to reduce the number of organisms on hands?
Antiseptic
Medical Asepsis
Surgical Asepsis
Hand washing
What is the act of cleaning one’s hands with the use of any liquid with or without soap for the purpose of removing dirt or microorganisms?
Antiseptic
Medical Asepsis
Surgical Asepsis
Hand washing
Identify in what order does the given procedure takes place. . Cover all areas of hands with soap
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Identify in what order does the given procedure takes place. Pat hands dry, beginning with the fingers and moving upward towards forearms, with a paper towel and discard immediately.
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Identify in what order does the given procedure takes place. Gather the necessary supplies. Stand in front of the sink.
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Identify in what order does the given procedure takes place. With firm rubbing and circular motions, wash the palms and backs of the hands, each finger, the knuckles, wrists, and forearms. Continue this friction motion for 30 seconds.
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Identify in what order does the given procedure takes place. Wet the hands and wrist area. Keep hands lower than elbows to allow water to flow towards the fingertips.
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Identify in what order does the given procedure takes place. In the absence of sensors or foot pedal, use another clean paper towel to turn off the faucet.
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Provide the rationale for each given procedure. "Use running water in a sink that drains out instead of using a basin."
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Provide the rationale for each given procedure. "You may use soap – antibacterial soap if necessary."
Provide the rationale for each given procedure. "Rubbing of hands against each other."
Provide the rationale for each given procedure. "It is best to keep fingernails short. If you wear a ring, it is better not to remove the ring before hand washing."
Provide the rationale for each given procedure. "It is always better to use disposable paper towels than to use cloth towel when drying hands."
When should hand washing be performed? (3pts)
WHY TO CONSIDER UNIVERSAL PRECAUTION? (5pts)
