Infection Control and Prevention in Healthcare Settings Quiz

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What is one of the key measures to stop the spread of germs through respiratory droplets?

Consume more vitamin C supplements

Avoid close contact with people who are sick (correct)

Wear a face mask at all times

Use hand sanitizer instead of washing hands

What should you do if soap and water are not available for handwashing?

Use an alcohol-based hand rub (correct)

Skip handwashing altogether

Use a paper towel to clean hands

Wipe hands on clothing

What is a responsibility of Medical Assistants in relation to maintaining safety in healthcare settings?

Administering medication without supervision

Ignoring infection control protocols

Completing duties to ensure safety of healthcare team and patients (correct)

Avoiding interactions with patients

What is the primary responsibility of healthcare providers in relation to safety?

To employ intentional action to prevent potential harm Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are major examples of pathogens mentioned in the text?

Bacteria, virus, fungi, and protozoa Signup and view all the answers

What is a reservoir host in the context of infectious microorganisms?

A host where microorganisms reside, grow, divide, and thrive Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary for infectious microorganisms to cause infection?

They must follow the cycle of infection Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a means of exit for infectious microorganisms?

Intestinal tracts Signup and view all the answers

What is a mode of transmission for germs in healthcare settings?

Direct physical contact Signup and view all the answers

Which factor affects susceptibility to infection?

Physical activity Signup and view all the answers

What should healthcare professionals adhere to according to OSHA's guidelines?

Standard Precautions Signup and view all the answers

Which type of precautions supplement standard precautions with specific recommendations to stop the spread of COVID-19?

CDC's transmission-based precautions Signup and view all the answers

What type of precautions are taken with patients excreting fluids via wound drainage, stool incontinence, and rash?

Contact precautions Signup and view all the answers

Which type of precautions are for transmission via respiratory or digestive secretions, requiring immediate rooming, masking, and use of PPE?

Droplet precautions Signup and view all the answers

What type of precautions are for microorganisms that can travel in the air, requiring separate entrance, patient masking, and full PPE for healthcare professionals?

Airborne precautions Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of common healthcare-associated infections?

S. aureus infection, surgical site infection (SSI), C. diff, and catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) Signup and view all the answers

What are common risk factors for healthcare-associated infections?

Catheter use, surgical procedures, ineffective disinfection Signup and view all the answers

What does medical asepsis focus on to prevent microorganism spread?

Cleanliness Signup and view all the answers

What does surgical asepsis ensure in terms of equipment and surfaces?

Free from all microorganisms and spores Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Infection Control and Prevention in Healthcare Settings

Means of exit for infectious microorganisms include respiratory, intestinal, urinary tracts, and open wounds.
Transmission of germs occurs through direct physical contact, respiratory droplets, fecal-oral route, blood or other body fluids, needle-stick injuries, contaminated food/water, objects, dust particles, and infected insects or animals.
Means of entrance for microorganisms include broken skin, mouth, and mucous membranes.
Factors affecting susceptibility to infection include age, genetics, immunization status, nutritional status, physical activity, existing medical conditions, ongoing treatments, and environmental factors.
Healthcare professionals should adhere to OSHA's Standard Precautions, including universal precautions, handwashing, exposure control plan, and additional precautions if necessary.
CDC's transmission-based precautions supplement standard precautions, with specific recommendations to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Contact precautions are taken with patients excreting fluids via wound drainage, stool incontinence, and rash, requiring gloves, gowns, and exam room disinfection.
Droplet precautions are for transmission via respiratory or digestive secretions, requiring immediate rooming, masking, and use of PPE.
Airborne precautions are for microorganisms that can travel in the air, requiring separate entrance, patient masking, and full PPE for healthcare professionals.
Common healthcare-associated infections include S. aureus infection, surgical site infection (SSI), C. diff, and catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI).
Common risk factors for healthcare-associated infections include catheter use, surgical procedures, ineffective disinfection, improper antibiotic use, and immunocompromised patients.
Medical asepsis focuses on cleanliness to prevent microorganism spread, while surgical asepsis ensures equipment and surfaces are free from all microorganisms and spores, often used in surgical procedures.

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Test your knowledge of infection control and prevention in healthcare settings with this informative quiz. Explore topics such as means of microorganism exit and entrance, transmission of germs, factors affecting susceptibility to infection, OSHA's Standard Precautions, CDC's transmission-based precautions, and common healthcare-associated infections and risk factors.