HCA100 - Preventing Infection (Chpt. 20) EXAM 2025/2026
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What are Pandemics? - ANSWER--Occurs when communicable
illness/infection spreads country/world-wide
-People who become ill from virus develop memory cells to
recognize but: -NO memory cells for new strains; no memory
cells for antigen causes immune system overreaction (causes
death)
H1N1 Flu Virus Attributes? - ANSWER--Contagious & spread
same way as
regular flu
(influenza)
-Not possible to catch disease through pork/blood
transfusions
-Fever & cough are main
symptoms
Why is Hand Hygiene Important? - ANSWER--Easiest & most
important way to
, prevent spread of infection; practice before &
after giving care
-Use waterless, alcohol-based sanitizers or handwash w/
soap & water
Why is Wearing Gloves Important? - ANSWER--Provides
protective barrier
between your hand & client's blood, bodily fluids,
secretions, excretions,
nonintact skin & mucous
membranes
-Additional protection; not substitute for
hand hygiene
How do We Care for Supplies & Equipment? - ANSWER--
Cleaning- reduces number of microbes present & removes
visible organic matter -Disinfection- process of destroying all
pathogens; spores no destroyed -Sterilization- Destroys all
nonpathogens/pathogens (spores too) and very high temps
used
(PPE for cleaning items with fluids always)
What are Isolation Precautions? - ANSWER--Guidelines to
prevent the spread
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What are Pandemics? - ANSWER--Occurs when communicable
illness/infection spreads country/world-wide
-People who become ill from virus develop memory cells to
recognize but: -NO memory cells for new strains; no memory
cells for antigen causes immune system overreaction (causes
death)
H1N1 Flu Virus Attributes? - ANSWER--Contagious & spread
same way as
regular flu
(influenza)
-Not possible to catch disease through pork/blood
transfusions
-Fever & cough are main
symptoms
Why is Hand Hygiene Important? - ANSWER--Easiest & most
important way to
, prevent spread of infection; practice before &
after giving care
-Use waterless, alcohol-based sanitizers or handwash w/
soap & water
Why is Wearing Gloves Important? - ANSWER--Provides
protective barrier
between your hand & client's blood, bodily fluids,
secretions, excretions,
nonintact skin & mucous
membranes
-Additional protection; not substitute for
hand hygiene
How do We Care for Supplies & Equipment? - ANSWER--
Cleaning- reduces number of microbes present & removes
visible organic matter -Disinfection- process of destroying all
pathogens; spores no destroyed -Sterilization- Destroys all
nonpathogens/pathogens (spores too) and very high temps
used
(PPE for cleaning items with fluids always)
What are Isolation Precautions? - ANSWER--Guidelines to
prevent the spread
