Infection Prevention Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• eye protection : this worn when there is risk of splashing
• disinfect : clean first, then do this
• bleach : this product is commonly used at a concentration of 1
• hands : always clean these prior to donning/doffing ppe
• recap : never do this with used needles
• reprocessing : the steps performed to prepare used surgical instruments for next use
• single use : term used for medical devices disposed of after use
• decontamination : this is the process of cleaning and inactivating microorganisms in order to render an object safe for handling
• sterilization : this is the process of an object free from viable microorganisms (as by the use of steam or dry heat)
• autoclave : this device is used to sterilize medical devices
• alcohol : the active ingredient in hand rub
• colonized : the condition a patient who has antibiotic resistant microorganisms living on or in their body with no symptoms or infection
• methicillin : the m in mrsa stands for this
• gloves : these items of ppe may give us a false sense of security when we wear them
• prevention : an ounce of this is worth a pound of cure
• hygiene : hand _ refers to the removal or inactivation of microorganisms on the surfaces of your hands
• transmission : this term describes how microorganisms move between people via contact, droplet or airborne routes
• soap : this product and water must be used when hands are visibly soiled