40 Questions
Which of the following is a potential adverse consequence of visitor restriction in pediatric populations?
Interference with bonding
What are Standard Precautions in healthcare?
Routine IPC precautions for all patients
Why are Standard Precautions important in healthcare facilities?
To minimize spread of infection
What is the purpose of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)?
To prevent harm from avoidable infections
In what circumstances may flexibility in visitation restrictions be necessary?
At the end of life
What are some unique ethical issues posed by visitor restriction in pediatric populations?
Interference with bonding
What precautions should be emphasized for visitors in pediatric populations?
B & C
What did the SARS outbreak illustrate about Standard Precautions?
Lack of compliance can lead to transmission of infection
What is the role of Standard Precautions in healthcare facilities?
Minimize spread of infection
What is makes the promotion of Standard Precautions more important?
The threat of Emerging respiratory infectious diseases
What is the standard ratio of infection control nurses (ICNs) to hospital beds in many countries?
1 ICN per 250 hospital beds
Which of the following is true about infection control specialists?
They are referred to by a variety of different titles
Which of the following is NOT a common type of invasive device associated with healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs)?
Surgical masks
What is the reported prevalence of HCAIs in high-income countries?
7.6%
What are the consequences of HCAIs for patients and healthcare professionals?
All of the above
What can reduce the risk of HCAIs in healthcare settings?
All of the above
What are the roles of infection control teams (ICTs)?
All of the above
What are the multifaceted roles of infection control nurses (ICNs)?
All of the above
What are the infection control measures performed by ICTs?
All of the above
Why do visitor restriction policies in healthcare facilities exist?
To protect public health
Which of the following best describes an infection?
The entry of an infectious agent into an organism
What is the role of the Infection Prevention and Control Team (IP&CT)?
To provide evidence-based best-practice advice on infection prevention and control
What does the Code of Practice on the Prevention and Control of Infections require healthcare organizations to have?
An appropriate mix of nursing and medical expertise
What is the recommended approach to prevent Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) according to the WHO?
Having a dedicated and trained team in each acute healthcare facility
When did Infection Control Teams (ICTs) originate?
1950s
What is the main responsibility of the Infection Prevention and Control Team (IP&CT)?
Responsibility for patients, staff, the public, and the environment
What does the Chain of Infection refer to?
The entry and development or multiplication of an infectious agent in an organism
What does the body's response to an infection involve?
Immune response or disease
What is the size and structure of the Infection Prevention and Control Team (IP&CT) dependent on?
Where they work and the size of the Trust
Who are the experts responsible for providing the organization with evidence-based best-practice advice on infection prevention and control?
Nursing and medical experts
Which of the following is the responsibility of the Infection Prevention and Control Team (IP&CT)?
Providing evidence-based best-practice advice
What is the recommended approach to prevent Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) according to the WHO?
Having a dedicated and trained team in each acute healthcare facility
When did Infection Control Teams (ICTs) originate?
1950s
Which of the following is NOT a component of Standard Precautions in healthcare settings?
Isolation precautions
What is the purpose of Standard Precautions in healthcare facilities?
To minimize spread of infection associated with healthcare
In what circumstances may visitor restriction policies in healthcare facilities be relaxed?
When the patient is at the end of life
Which type of healthcare professionals are known as infection control nurses (ICNs)?
Nurses
What is the reported prevalence of healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) in low-income and middle-income countries?
10.1%
What is the role of infection control professionals in preventing HCAIs?
All of the above
Why are healthcare providers often the focus of infection-prevention strategies?
They are potential vectors of infection transmission
Test your knowledge on infection control and its importance in healthcare settings. Learn about the role and responsibilities of the infection control team, administrative work related to infection control, and ethical considerations in isolation precautions for visitors to healthcare facilities.
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