ATI HAND washing Module one/ Hand hygiene Latest Update Graded A+

ATI HAND washing Module one/ Hand hygiene Latest Update Graded A+ Hand Hygiene Turn on the water and adjust it to a comfortable, warm temperature. Wet the hands, keeping the hands lower than the elbows. Apply 3 to 5 mL of soap to the hands, coating all surfaces. Rub the hands vigorously together, working up a lather, for at least 15 seconds. Rinse thoroughly, pointing the fingers down to allow water to run off the hands. Dry the hands from the fingers to the wrist. Turn off the water with a clean paper towel. Alcohol-based handrub Apply 3 to 5 mL (per manufacturer) of antiseptic gel to the palm of one hand. Rub the hands together, coating all surfaces, and rub vigorously until the gel disappears and the hands are dry. Apply gloves. Gloves Wear clean, nonsterile gloves when touching blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions, and contaminated items, including respiratory secretions, and when providing oral care or handling soiled tissues. Also, use clean gloves just before touching mucous membranes and non-intact skin. Gloves should fit comfortably and not be reused. The use of gloves does not eliminate the need for hand hygiene. Gloves/STEPS Perform hand hygiene until the product disappears and the hands are dry. Select the appropriate size glove. Holding the glove at the opening, slip the fingers into the glove and pull tight. With the gloved hand, hold the second glove at the opening and slip the ungloved fingers into the glove and pull tight. Pull gloves to the wrists of both hands. Remove the gloves by grasping the cuff of the other gloved hand. Avoiding skin contact, roll the glove inside out and place it in the palm of the gloved hand. Grasp the glove on the inside of the cuff and pull inside out. Dispose of the gloves. Perform hand hygiene. COUGH ETIQUETTE and RESPIRATORY HYGIENE covering the mouth and nose during coughing and sneezing using facial tissues to contain respiratory secretions, with prompt disposal into a hands-free receptacle wearing a surgical mask when coughing to minimize contamination of the surrounding environment turning the head when coughing and staying at least 3 feet away from others, especially in common waiting areas disinfecting hands after contact with respiratory secretions Standard Precautions Standard precautions are used with blood, blood products, body fluids, secretions, excretions (except sweat), non-intact skin, and mucous membranes. This includes infection prevention practices that apply to all patients: hand hygiene; use of gloves, gown, mask, and face shield; respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette; and safe injection practices. The practice is determined by the extent of anticipated blood, body fluid, or pathogen exposure. Transmission-based precautions contact precautions, droplet precautions, and airborne precautions contact precautions Direct contact refers to the care and handling of contaminated body fluids. Indirect care refers to the transfer of an infectious organism through a contaminated intermediate object, such as contaminated instruments or hands of healthcare workers. Droplet precautions Droplet precautions are used when a disease is transmitted by large droplets expelled into the air and travels 3 to 6 feet from the patient. The mask should be applied Airborne precautions Airborne precautions are used with patients who have diseases that are transmitted by smaller droplets An example of a diagnosis that requires airborne precautions is pulmonary tuberculosis. Protective Environment (PE) The protective environment is designed for patients who have undergone transplants and gene therapy. This environment reduces the risk of environmental fungal infections. Practice Challenges Challenge 1 HISTORY Your patient is a 74-year-old male who was seen in the emergency department (ED) where he reported nausea, severe abdominal cramping, and diarrhea for the past couple of days. He was admitted to your unit with a diagnosis of dehydration. HISTORY Your patient is a 74-year-old male who was seen in the emergency department (ED) where he reported nausea, severe abdominal cramping, and diarrhea for the past couple of days. He was admitted to your unit with a diagnosis of dehydration. ASSESSMENT Vital signs: Temperature = 38.4° C (101.2° F), Blood pressure = 114/76, Pulse = 104, Respiratory rate = 16. The patient reports weakness and syncope, especially when standing. His skin turgor is fair, while his oral mucous membranes appear pale and dry. The patient experienced a cerebrovascular accident 2 years ago that has left him with left-sided paralysis. He requires assistance to rep YES - corect unswer Which is the most likely portal of exit for this patient? Please select from the options below. A. Respiratory tract B. Gastrointestinal tract C. Urinary tract B - CORRECT The most likely infectious substances are the patient's stool