Term
| Reasons why therapist will have to work with disposable gloves/finger cots. |
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Definition
1. If therapist has open sores/cuts on hands.
2. If client has rash,cut,abrasion or any conditions that allows transmissions of fluids. |
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Term
| When will a therapist work with a surgical type mask? |
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Definition
1. If the therapist/client is @ risk of any airborne pathogen.
2. If the client has some type of immune system that is compromised. |
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Term
| What type of soltion should be used to clean up body fluids. |
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Definition
| A 10% bleach (1 part bleach to 9 part water). |
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Term
| How should linens be disposed when contaminated? |
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Definition
| Roll linen and put in a doubled plastic bag marked contaminated in a seperate bag. |
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Term
| Any skin contact with contaminated substance what should you do? |
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Definition
| Wash hand immediately with soap,water and a antiviral solution. |
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Term
| Any open wounds exposed to the contaminated substance what do you do? |
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Definition
| Substance should be flushed with large amounts of hydrogen peroxide. |
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