Infection Control Basics Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• cap : after this is removed on iv tubing, an alcohol prep must be used to cleanse the accessible port on the tubing (answer is also a name of a clothing accessory)
• droplet : type of isolation for the flu
• keyboard : an office tool (also a musical instrument) that is said to contain more germs than a toilet seat.
• gloves : ppe used in standard precautions
• sharps : "home" for used needles
• gown : the 1st ppe applied during airborne isolation.
• handwashing : most important barrier in prevention of infections
• purple : (tub color) _ top wipes are used to sanitize the glucometer before and after each use
• gerd : studies show that people treated for this diagnosis are at an increased risk for developing c-diff
• mdro : acronym for an organism that limits treatment options
• reverse : a type of isolation that will have disposable meal trays
• goose neck : type of tie to be used on bags that contain infectious watse
• foam : an approved infection prevention practice (also the product) used upon entering and exiting a patient's room
• dietary : this department must be notified if a patient is on suicide watch or reverse isolation
• doffing : proper term for removing ppes.
• goggles : ppe utilized during procedures where blood spatter is expected.
• hat : name of a clothing accessory not to be used in obtaining urine samples