01
Front
What should you do before a burn dressing change?
Back
Perform hand hygiene before patient contact and before an aseptic task.
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5 Infection Prevention Free Online FlashCards
Study 5 Infection Prevention with 12 free online flashcards. Review key terms, definitions, and concepts with this interactive flashcard deck.
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02
Front
How should a caregiver choose PPE for burn care?
Back
Choose PPE based on the anticipated exposure and the task.
03
Front
What should you do after touching a soiled dressing before handling a clean one?
Back
Remove the contaminated gloves, perform hand hygiene, and put on clean gloves before handling clean supplies.
04
Front
What supplies and technique should be used for a burn dressing change?
Back
Use appropriate clean or sterile supplies and follow the prescribed wound-care technique.
05
Front
How should clean supplies be managed during burn care?
Back
Keep clean supplies separate from contaminated items to prevent transfer of organisms.
06
Front
How should reusable equipment be handled between patients?
Back
Clean and disinfect reusable equipment between patients according to facility procedures.
07
Front
Can a caregiver wear the same gloves while moving between patients?
Back
Do not wear the same gloves while moving between patients; perform hand hygiene and use appropriate gloves for each task.
08
Front
Which local wound changes are concerning for infection?
Back
Spreading redness, increasing warmth, swelling, pain, and purulent drainage are concerning local changes.
09
Front
Does a positive burn-wound culture alone prove infection?
Back
No. A positive wound culture alone does not prove infection; interpret it alongside wound changes and the patient's overall condition.
10
Front
Does drainage alone prove a burn wound is infected?
Back
No. Drainage alone does not establish infection; assess it alongside changes in the wound and the patient's overall condition.
11
Front
How should new foul odor or increased wound drainage be addressed?
Back
Document the change and promptly notify the clinical team for assessment.
12
Front
Which systemic changes should be reported without delay?
Back
Promptly report systemic changes such as fever, confusion, or an overall decline to the clinical team.
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