Central Sterile Supply Department Practices Quiz

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What is the main aim of infection prevention?

To prevent and control infections (correct)

To control traffic flow through different zones

To maintain proper HVAC systems

To ensure relative humidity within the recommended range

What significant role do central sterile supply officers play in infection prevention?

Maintaining proper HVAC systems

Preventing surgical site infection and healthcare associated infection (correct)

Ensuring relative humidity within the recommended range

Controlling traffic flow through different zones

What is the focus of the online module for returning science students?

Management of Central Sterile Supply Department’s environment

History and advancement of the CSSD

CDC top HAI causing pathogens

Infection Control and understanding of 'standard precautions' (correct)

What does CDC top HAI causing pathogens refer to?

Common pathogens causing healthcare-associated infections Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of personal hygiene and attire in infection prevention?

Reducing the transmission of infectious agents Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of central sterile supply officers?

Ensuring that sterile supplies maintain sterility and record event-related sterility Signup and view all the answers

Why is infection a concern in Central Sterile Supply Departments (CSSD)?

Because approximately one of every 25 hospitalized patients contracts a Hospital Acquired Infection (HAI) Signup and view all the answers

What is a Surgical Site Infection (SSI)?

An infection occurring postoperatively on the surgical wound Signup and view all the answers

What is Nosocomial infection (HAI)?

Patients who become infected by microbes while in the hospital Signup and view all the answers

"Direct" transmission of pathogens occurs through which form of transmission?

"Direct" Signup and view all the answers

Match the following roles with their significance in infection prevention:

Central sterile supply officers = Preventing surgical site infection and healthcare-associated infection Healthcare workers = Preventing themselves and patients from catching avoidable infection Returning science students = Understanding standard precautions and environmental standards to reduce transmission of infectious agents General public = Preventing the spread of microorganisms in community settings Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Nosocomial infection (HAI) = Infection acquired in a healthcare facility Surgical Site Infection (SSI) = Infection occurring after a surgical procedure Chain of infection = Sequence of events that allows transmission of an infectious agent Asepsis = Practice that prevents the transfer of pathogenic microorganisms Signup and view all the answers

Match the following practices with their purposes in infection prevention:

Personal hygiene and attire = Reducing the risk of spreading infectious agents Infection prevention guidelines for returning science students = Understanding standard precautions and environmental standards Infection prevention guidelines for healthcare workers = Preventing themselves and patients from catching avoidable infection Relative humidity control within recommended range = Creating an environment less conducive to microbial growth Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

CDC Top HAI Causing Pathogens = Microorganisms identified as leading causes of healthcare-associated infections by the CDC Standard precautions = Infection control practices to be applied to all patients, regardless of diagnosis or presumed infection status Evidenced-based practice in infection prevention = Practice based on research and scientific evidence to prevent and control the spread of microorganisms Traffic flow control through different zones in healthcare facilities = Strategy to minimize the spread of infectious agents between different areas Signup and view all the answers

Match the following roles with their responsibilities in infection prevention:

Ensuring hand hygiene compliance = A Controlling traffic flow through different zones = B Maintaining proper HVAC systems = C Preventing contamination of dirty instruments = D Signup and view all the answers

Match the following historical events with their significance in the development of Central Sterile Supply Departments (CSSD):

American College of Surgeons established CSSD = A Nuffield Provincial Hospital Trust defined CSSD = B Development of CSSD based on hospital needs = C Establishment of CSSD in every hospital = D Signup and view all the answers

Match the following responsibilities with the role of central sterile supply officers in preventing infection:

Processing instruments and equipment according to standards = A Ensuring maintenance of sterile supplies and recording sterility = B Inspecting surgical instruments for safety and functionality = C Keeping detailed records of sterilized items for tracking = D Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statistics with their significance in infection prevention:

Approximately one of every 25 hospitalized patients contracted HAI in 2011 = A Approximately 25,000 patients died from hospital acquired infections during their stay = B CDC's plan to decrease 17% in select surgical site infections (SSI) = C Three out of 100 surgeries develop surgical site infections every year according to CDC = D Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions related to infection transmission:

Nosocomial infection (HAI) = A Direct transmission of pathogens occurring through contact = B Airborne transmission refers to spread through droplets containing bacteria or viruses = C Healthcare-acquired infection transmission and prevention measures for staff = D Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their responsibilities in managing hospital finances and patient care:

Managing hospital finances and budget allocations for medical supplies = A Providing counseling services to patients recovering from surgeries = B Coordinating patient discharge processes to minimize infection risks post-treatment = C Transmission of pathogens occurring through contact from person to another person = D Signup and view all the answers