CCHT Exam 2023 with 100% correct answers

What is an infection? An invasion of body tissue by organisms that are invisible to the eye. Dialysis surfaces must be disinfected with what solution? 1:100 bleach solution Large blood spills over 10ml must be disinfected with what solution? 1:10 bleach solution What is Aseptic technique? Practices and procedures performed under carefully controlled conditions. Minimizing contamination by pathogens. When sterile meets sterile.. It remains sterile When sterile meets clean.. It becomes clean When sterile or clean meet dirty.. It becomes dirty PPE Personal Protective Equipment. Full face shield or mask, eyewear with full side shield, and fluid-resistant gowns and gloves. 3 blood borne pathogens that may be found in a dialysis unit Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV What is an exposure incident? A bloody/body fluid splash/spray occurring to the eyes nose or mouth, or non-intact skin. What steps should you take if you have been exposed to the fluids? Wash/rinse immediately. Report to CM. Seek medical treatment. What is hepatitis? Inflammation of the liver due to various causes How can the viral form of hepatitis be spread? Hep A- via contaminated food and the oral-fecal route Hep B & C- via exposure to blood/body fluids