HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control:
HLTINF006 – Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
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| Assessment details |
| This assessment task is designed to assess your knowledge of the basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control. |
| Student instructions |
| This assessment task contains Short Answer Questions where you need to provide a response in your own words to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the unit. Carefully read through each question and reflect on your learning in this unit, including any additional research you have conducted. Please note: Where your response does not sufficiently address all the question components, your submission will be returned to you for resubmission. |
| Assessment conditions |
| This assessment is untimed You may refer to your learning materials during this assessment You must read and respond to all questionsAnswers must be typed and submitted through My eCampus for assessingYou must complete the task independentlyNo marks or grades are allocated for this assessment task. The outcome of the task will be Satisfactory or Not SatisfactoryAs you complete this assessment task, you are predominately demonstrating your written skills and knowledge to your trainer/assessor |
Question 1
| Infectious agent | Description of how they are classified |
| Bacteria | |
| Virus | |
| Fungi | |
| Parasite |
Question 2
| Describe the process of colonisation, infection, and disease. |
Question 3
| Complete the table below to describe the steps of the Chain of Infection. | ||
| Step | Name of the step | Description of the step |
| 1 | ||
| 2 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 4 | ||
| 5 | ||
| 6 | ||
Question 4
| Describe how the degree of exposure to an infectious agent can affect the risk of infection. |
Question 5
| Describe how each of the following is a reservoir. Provide one (1) example of an infectious agent for each type of reservoir. | |
| Type of reservoir | Description of the reservoir and one (1) example of an infectious agent |
| People | |
| Animals (excluding people and birds) | |
| Birds | |
| Vectors | |
| Blood and bodily fluids | |
| Food | |
| Water | |
| Soil | |
| Waste | |
Question 6
| What are the four (4) main portals of exit in humans? |
The four |
Question 7
| Describe the following means of transmission. | |
| Means of transmission | Description |
| Contact (direct) | |
| Droplet | |
| Airborne | |
| Indirect contact (with surface, object) | |
| Penetrating injury from sharps | |
| Vector transmission (animal, insect or parasite) | |
Question 8
Question 9
| a. What is a susceptible host? |
| b. List five (5) factors that increase susceptibility to infection. |
Question 10
| Answer the following questions on personal hygiene practices. |
| a. Describe why the following personal hygiene practices are important in the workplace: BathingGrooming (e.g., hair, nails)Wearing clean clothes |
| b. Describe why it is important not to come to work when ill. |
| c. Describe the procedures for safe respiratory and cough etiquette. |
| d. Describe why it is important to use safe respiratory and cough etiquette. |
| e. Describe the processes you should follow to launder work clothing and why this is important as an infection transmission precaution. |
Question 11
| Answer the following questions on hand hygiene. | |
| a. Describe three (3) ways that you can reduce the likelihood of irritation to the skin as a result of hand hygiene. | |
| b. Describe the principles of hand care relating to: Jewellery and watchesFingernails Skin integrity and precautions that should be taken if there are breaks in the skin or skin conditions | |
| Jewellery and watches | |
| Fingernails | |
| Skin integrity | |
Question 12
| PPE | Techniques for removing and disposing of PPE |
| Gloves | |
| Protective eyewear and shields | |
| Gowns and aprons | |
| Masks |
Question 13
| a. What is a fit test for masks, and why is this important? |
| b. What are the two (2) types of fit tests? |
| c. Describe the fit testing requirements in accordance with the Australian Standards AS/NZ 1715:2009. |
Question 14
| Answer the following questions on workplace procedures. |
| a. Describe waste management procedures for the safe handling and disposal of sharps. |
| b. Describe the procedures for the handling of linen and clothing. |
| c. Describe the procedures for the reprocessing of reusable equipment or instruments. |
Question 15
| Describe the five (5) principles of aseptic techniques as outlined by the Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare 2019. | |
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| 2 | |
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| 5 | |
Question 16
| Party | Why the party may require a copy of an incident report |
| The workplace supervisor | |
| The workplace WHS manager | |
| The General Practitioner (of the person who was exposed) | |
| A health care professional (that the person who was exposed seeks assistance from) | |
| The carer of the person who was exposed | |
| A responsible authority for the workplace |
Question 17
| a. When is hand hygiene required in a healthcare workplace per the five (5) Moments for Hand Hygiene? |
| b. When is hand hygiene required in a non-healthcare workplace? |
Question 18
| Specified below are the various types of PPE. You are required to list at least two (2) grades of each of the masks, gloves, protective eyewear and face shields and gowns and aprons and provide a brief explanation on how you can safely and effectively use these Personal Protective Equipment. | |||
| Equipment | Type | Grade/Classification | Explanation |
| 1. Masks | |||
| 2. Gowns and aprons | |||
| 3. Protective eyewear | |||
| 4. Gloves | |||
| Submission instructions |
| Please proofread your work and save a copy of your assessment to keep in your own records. Save the document to include your name in the file for example: HLTINF006 – Knowledge Questions – Your Name Submit your completed assessment for marking by your assessor. |
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