What should the nurse do to break the chain of infection at the reservoir level?
a. Change a soiled dressing.
b. Keep drainage systems intact.
c. Cover the nose and mouth when sneezing.
d. Avoid contact of the uniform with soiled items.
A
The reservoir is the site or source of microorganism growth. Control: sources of body fluids and drainage. Perform hand hygiene. Bathe the client with soap and water. Change soiled dressings. Dispose of soiled tissues, dressings, or linen in moisture-resistant bags. Place syringes, uncapped hypodermic needles, and intravenous needles in designated puncture-proof containers. Keep table surfaces clean and dry. Do not leave bottled solutions open for prolonged periods. Keep solutions tightly capped. Keep surgical wound drainage tubes and collection bags patent. Empty and dispose of drainage suction bottles according to agency policy. The portal of entry is the site through which a microorganism enters a host. Urinary: Keep all drainage systems closed and intact, maintaining downward flow. The portal of exit is the means by which microorganisms leave a site. Respiratory: Avoid talking, sneezing, or coughing directly over a wound or sterile dressing field. Cover nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing. Wear mask if suffering respiratory tract infection. Transmission is the means of spread. Reduce microorganism spread. Perform hand hygiene. Use personal set of care items for each client. Avoid shaking bed linen or clothes; dust with damp cloth. Avoid contact of soiled item with uniform.
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