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Assignment:
Section A: Knowledge Activity (Q & A)
Answer each question in as much detail as possible, considering your organisational requirements for each one.
1. Using step by step instructions, outline the hand wash procedure in place within your current organisation or one you are familiar with.
2. List three steps that should be taken for pre-surgical hand preparation.
3. Define the term 'clinical moments' and give two examples of these.
4. In approximately 50 to 75 words, give two examples of situations within your workplace or one that you are familiar with, in which you may need or choose to wear a facemask as PPE.
5. Identify three sources that may act as reservoirs when referring to the chain of infection. In approximately 75 words, explain how each can accommodate bacteria and increase the risk of spreading infection.
6. Identify two procedures associated with cough etiquette and suggest a potential risk that these procedures are implemented to reduce.
7. Using your organisation's policy and procedure, write step by step instructions on surface cleaning protocol. You may use bullet points should you wish.
8. List three surfaces specific to your working environment that would benefit from regular disinfecting.
9. In less than 100 words, suggest what measures could be taken to reduce the risk of infection when handling sharps.
10. Name the cleaning process that removes all living organisms, including any spores.
11. Identify two examples of situations that may require additional controls to be implemented to reduce the risk of transmitting infections.
12. Define the term 'clinical waste' and give three examples of this.
13. Provide a brief explanation of the chain of infection, listing each of the different stages.
14. Using less than 50 words for each, define the following terms:
15. What is a pathogen, and what forms can they take?
16. What is the difference between infection and disease? Explain in no more than 75 words.
17. Identify three factors that may mean an individual is more susceptible to infection. Explain your answers in no more than 100 words.
18. In approximately 75 to 100 words, identify two ways you could work to minimise the risk of contaminating a viral infection within the workplace.
19. Identify the three key modes of disease transmission, and provide one example of how potential diseases can be transmitted through each.
20. In approximately 50 words, explain why it may be necessary to control access to designated clean and contamination zones.