Policies and procedures for infection control

Questions The following questions may be answered verbally with your assessor or you may write down your answers. Please discuss this with your assessor before you commence. Short Answers are required which is approximately 4 typed lines = 50 words, or 5 lines of handwritten text. Your assessor will take down dot points as a minimum if you choose to answer them verbally. Answer the following questions either verbally with your assessor or in writing. 1. What environments might you be required to assess for suitability? 2. Why should you follow policies and procedures for infection control? 3. List eight (8) types of equipment and consumables you may need to gather and prepare prior to use. Briefly explain how you might identify the client, communicate measurement procedures and purpose, and allow the client to ask questions and discuss concerns. 5. What client information might you need to collect and document? 6. How might a client show consent? 7. What are the six (6) standard precautions you should take to ensure infections are controlled and personal hygiene is maintained? 8. What types of activities might you need to use appropriate manual handling techniques for List four (4). 9. How should you obtain valid, reliable and accurate results? 10. Briefly outline non-valid results and their possible causes for two (2) different vital signs. 11. What does complying with privacy legislation involve? List eight (8). 12. What seven (7) things might effective communication include the use of? 13. What are six (6) common terms associated with communication and their definitions? 14. Why should you assist, advise and instruct the client? 15. What housekeeping might you be required to complete? 16. Briefly outline the 2 methods of sterilizing equipment. 17. How should you dispose of equipment, consumables and waste?