Question

A PCT is preparing to bathe a patient who has diarrhea and has soiled the bed. Which of the following actions should the technician take to control the spread of infection?

Answer 1

To control the spread of infection when bathing a patient with diarrhea, the PCT should wear protective gear, wash skin contact immediately, and properly dispose of contaminated waste. Hospital staff should follow strict protocols including hand hygiene and disinfection.

Step-by-step explanation:

To control the spread of infection when bathing a patient with diarrhea, the PCT should take the following actions:

1. Wear a protective coat, face protection, and cut-resistant gloves.
2. Wash any contact with skin immediately with detergent and warm water without scrubbing, and then wash the skin with 1 N NaOH or a 1:10 dilution of bleach for 1 minute.
3. Ensure contaminated waste is incinerated or autoclaved in a strong basic solution, and clean and soak instruments in a strong basic solution.

In addition, all hospital staff interacting with the patient should follow strict protocols including stringent hand hygiene practices and careful disinfection of all items coming into contact with the patient.