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What is hand washing.
The single most effective way to prevent the spread of infection.
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What is Universal Precautions.
The consistent approach to caring for all patients that protects HCW's from infectious diseases.
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What are Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV
The three most common BBPs in a healthcare setting.
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What is fifteen.
The number of seconds that you wash your hands.
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What are PPE's.
Mask, gloves and gowns are types of these.
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What is immunization.
The most effective way to protect yourself from Hepatitis B.
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What is that your hands are not visibly soiled.
You may substitute soap and water with hand sanitizer if this is true.
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What is indirect exposure.
This type of exposure occurs when an organism is transferred to a stethoscope and then transmitted to another person.
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What are types of possible exposure to BBP.
A needle stick or splashed with body fluids.
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What is "the chain of infection"
The six elements which must be present for a person to get an infection.
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What is anticipate the type of possible exposure that could occur while performing the task.
To determine what type of PPEs you should wear before caring for a patient you should do this.
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What is the blood spill kit.
You should use this when cleaning up a spill of blood or body fluids.
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