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“All Things Infectious”

“All Things Infectious”. Describe at least two infection control practices and when they should be used. Identify at least one problem about the use, overuse or misuse of antibiotics. Contestants and Rules. You will have 15 seconds to “ring in” with an answer ( in the form of a question ).

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“All Things Infectious”

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  1. “All Things Infectious”

  2. Describe at least two infection control practices and when they should be used. • Identify at least one problem about the use, overuse or misuse of antibiotics

  3. Contestants and Rules • You will have 15 seconds to “ring in” with an answer (in the form of a question). • Ring in using your device. • You may solicit input from anyone on the team. • The decision of the judges is final.

  4. All Things Infectious Prevention Precautions Bugs Drugs 200 200 200 200 400 400 400 400 600 600 600 600 800 800 800 800 1000 1000 1000 1000

  5. Single best method to decrease transmission of infection What is hand washing?

  6. Standard infection prevention practice used for all patients What are Standard Precautions?

  7. This is required of every HCW on a yearly basis by the Department of Health What is influenza vaccination?

  8. Hand washing is always needed to prevent the spread of this pathogen What is C. difficile ?

  9. Rhode Island has had two recent outbreaks of this childhood disease, which can be prevented by vaccination What is Pertussis (whooping cough)?

  10. Infectious material is placed in this colored container What is RED?

  11. When somebody has the pulmonary form of this disease, HCW’s should wear a mask when in their room What is Tuberculosis?

  12. Antibiotics that require reconstitution or dilution must be prepared under these conditions What is USP 797?

  13. This antibiotic in this dosage form is useful for C. difficile, but will not treat systemic infection What is oral vancomycin?

  14. Type of treatment used after accidental exposures to blood or body fluids via a needle stick or splash What is post exposure prophylaxis?

  15. Infection recognized in the 1980’s that is now well treated in the US, but continues to cause death in 3rd world countries What is HIV/AIDS?

  16. Organism responsible for many outbreaks on cruise ships and college campuses What are the Norviruses?

  17. “Superbug” that is a frequent cause of IV line infections What is MRSA?

  18. This organism is a frequent culprit in urinary tract infections in women What is E. coli?

  19. Patients undergoing potent chemotherapy regimens are susceptible to both bacterial and these infections What are fungal infections?

  20. Cefazolin is the most frequently used antibiotic prior to this event What is surgery?

  21. While up to 10% of people will report an allergy to a drug in this class, far fewer people have a real allergy What is penicillin?

  22. This antibiotic can be given as an IM injection for STD’s or as an infusion for pneumonia What is ceftriaxone?

  23. This infectious disorder often requires that 2-3 antibiotics be given to the patient within 1-3 hours of recognition What is sepsis?

  24. There is grave concern that there is increasing resistance this class of “super antibiotics” What are carbapenems?

  25. Antimicrobial Side Effects Make your “wagers” now, please…

  26. This anti-infective is notorious for causing orange discoloration of the urine, tears and sweat. What is RIFAMPIN?

  27. Give yourselves a round of applause!

  28. “All Things Infectious”

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