Answer To: HLTINF001- Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures Written Assessment...
Somprikta answered on Apr 20 2021
HLTINF001- Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
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Question 1
The following website may assist you with this question:
https://www.health.qld.gov.au/ph/Documents/cdb/19683.pdf
Define and give an example of the following:
Virus:
A virus can be defined as a sub microscopic organism that is comprised of a nucleic acid molecule covered in a protein coat. A virus can replicate only inside the living cell of another organism. It may contain DNA or RNA as its genetic material.
Example: Norwalk Virus (48 words)
Bacteria:
Bacteria are one of the first life forms to appear on earth and are unicellular organisms that possess cell walls, but lack organelles and organised nucleus. They comprise the domain of prokaryotic microorganisms. Bacteria can come in a number of shapes and lengths, such as rods, spheres and spirals. The protective coating of bacteria is tough and is capable of resisting white blood corpuscles of an organism.
Example: Bacilli (69 words)
Fungi:
Fungi are a part of eukaryotic organisms that are multicellular and heterotrophic in nature, that is, cannot make their own food and depend on decaying organisms for food. Fungi play an important role in nutrient cycling in the ecosystem. They are capable of reproducing by sexual as well as asexual means. Fungi also engage in symbiotic associations with different plants and bacteria.
Example: Yeast and Mushroom (66 words)
Question 2
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http://www.sciencedaily.com/articles/p/pathogen.htm
Define:
‘Pathogen’:
A pathogen can be defined as a prokaryotic or eukaryotic organism ranging from bacteria to virus that is capable of causing disease to its host. The severity of the disease symptoms which pathogens cause in host organisms is known as virulence. Pathogens can be both unicellular as well as multicellular.
The following website may assist you with this question:
http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=11773
Define:
‘Opportunistic Organisms’
Opportunistic micro-organisms are the ones that take advantage of certain opportunities in order to cause disease. These organisms usually remain dormant for a long time. When the immunity system of the body does not create a sufficient response, the organisms take advantage of the opportunity to multiply and spread throughout the body. An important example of opportunistic organism is herpes virus (MedicineNet, 2021). (61 words)
Question 3
The following website may assist you with this question:
http://www.cdc.gov/norovirus/about/transmission.html
What is the source of Noro Virus and how is it transmitted?
The source of Noro Virus is the excretory products of infected persons, such as tiny particles of faeces and vomit which when transferred into the oral cavity can result in outbreaks.
Noro Virus is transmitted through contaminated food and water, as well as direct contact with people who are already infected with Noro Virus (CDC, 2021). (54 words)
Question 4
The following website may assist you with this question:
http://copd.about.com/od/livingwithcopd/ht/handwashing.htm
Please number the steps below, for hand washing, in the correct sequence
( 5 ) Wash hands, wrists, and lower forearm, using a circular scrubbing
motion. Interlace fingers and rub hands back and forth
( 2 ) Apply soap
( 7 ) Dispose of the towels properly without dropping the hands below waist level
( 3 ) Keep hands pointed upward
( 4 ) Rinse thoroughly with hands and wrists lower than elbow so that water runs
from fingers to elbow
( 6 ) Dry thoroughly using clean paper towels
( 8 ) Do not touch any part of the contaminated sink or faucets
( 1 ) Thoroughly wet hands and forearms under running water
(very well health, 2021)
Question 5
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http://staff.uow.edu.au/content/groups/public/@web/@ohs/documents/doc/uow017005.pdf
What would you do if the sharps container is ¾ full but some syringes are sticking out the top?
a) Give it a shake, when they fall down it will be safe to put yours in.
b) Change the sharps container and start anew. Then educate those around
you about it.
c) Carefully place your syringe inside. You have steady hands and won’t get
stabbed.
d) Carefully place your syringe in its container beside the sharps bin, the RN
will take care of it.
Answer (b) Change the sharps container and start anew. Then educate those around you about it.
Question 6
The following website may assist you with this question:
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/publications/publishing.nsf/Content/cda-cdna-norovirus.htm-l~cda-cdna-norovirus.htm-l-8
What are standard precautions? Give ONE (1) example of when you would apply standard precautions in the workplace.
Standard precautions are basic measures that can be implemented to minimise the norovirus outbreak that is caused by human-to-human transmission in a particular institution or group setting that has been infected due to an infected food handler. The standard precautions are inclusive of maintaining hand hygiene and coughing etiquette, proper usage of personal protective equipment, regular environmental cleaning, safe usage and proper disposal of sharps and including safe practices and so on.
Maintaining the hygiene of an institution is basic requisite, irrespective of whether it is infected with norovirus or not (Australian Government Department of Health, 2010). (91 words)
Question 7
The following website may assist you with this question:
http://www.sah.org.au/assets/files/PDFs/IPC%20Fact%20Sheets/ESBL%20Patient%20%20Visitor%20Fact%20Sheet%20jan%202014.pdf
List the Precautions you would use if a patient...