Question

3. Give an example of how the proper disposal of contaminated objects can break a link in the chain of infec . You notice a corworker anizing surgical insrumens in preparation fo nts in preparation for sterilization. He did not scrub the serrations on the instruments well. What will be the result of his improper sanitization te your answer 5. Describe e eight procedures/techniques that you could perform or assist with on a patient that could ex you to bloodborne pathogens.

Answer 1

3. Mainly the infection is transmitted through the ways of contact, inhalation, ingestion and congenital routes. Proper disposal of contaminated objects helps to prevent transmission of microorganisms from source to the host. So it effectively helps in breaking the chain of infection.

4. If we are not cleaning the serratious part of the surgical instruments properly that may leads to either sterilization failure or it affects the quality of the surgical instrument. If you are not properly clean the instruments, the remnants of the surgery act as a source of infection.

5. Needle recaping

Improper handling of sharp and needles

Contact of of contagious body fluids with abbreviations on the skin

Improper use of personal protective equipments

Improper segregation of Biomedical Waste

Improper vaccine coverage

Splash of blood or body fluids during procedures like CABG

Improper injection techniques