Infection Control in Hospitals: Preventing Transmission
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What type of room is recommended for patients with VZV (varicella-zoster virus)?

  • Cohort patients in an AIIR (Airborne Infection Isolation Room) with negative pressure ventilation (correct)
  • Cohort patients in a room with positive pressure ventilation
  • Cohort patients in a private room
  • Private room with door closed

    • Which of the following is NOT a recommended personal protective equipment (PPE) for contact with blood or body fluids?

  • Eye protection
  • Gown
  • Surgical mask (correct)
  • Gloves

    • According to the Spaulding classification, which type of item requires sterilization?

  • Critical items (correct)
  • Semicritical items
  • Noncritical items
  • All of the above

    • What is the primary purpose of cleaning in the sterilization and disinfection process?

    <p>To remove dirt or any other unwanted material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a recommended element of the personnel health program?

    <p>Maintaining a personal health journal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended hand hygiene practice for contact with blood or body fluids?

    <p>Soap and water or ABHR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the leading cause of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)?

    <p>Failure to perform hand hygiene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of Standard Precautions?

    <p>Prudent use of antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should Standard Precautions be used?

    <p>At all times, presuming every patient is potentially infectious</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT included in the 'Five Pillars of Infection Control' mentioned in the text?

    <p>Antibiotic prophylaxis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Transmission Based Precautions' refer to?

    <p>Additional isolation precautions beyond Standard Precautions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a way in which transmission of infection can occur during healthcare delivery?

    <p>Patient to patient's family member</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following infectious body fluids is NOT mentioned as a risk for infection transmission during healthcare delivery?

    <p>Tears</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about transient flora is INCORRECT?

    <p>Transient flora can accumulate under rings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary way to break the chain of infection?

    <p>Education and the use of proper infection control procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a source of healthcare-associated infection mentioned in the text?

    <p>Nosocomial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about endogenous sources of healthcare-associated infection is CORRECT?

    <p>Endogenous sources are acquired from microorganisms transferred from another site on the same host.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the first step in terminal cleaning?

    <p>Remove all dirty/used items from the room</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should reusable medical supplies be handled during terminal cleaning?

    <p>Bag them and send for reprocessing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct order for cleaning during terminal cleaning?

    <p>Work from top to bottom and from clean area to dirty area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with bed sheets during terminal cleaning?

    <p>Send them for laundering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between terminal cleaning and cleaning after an infectious case?

    <p>The chemical, concentration, and standing time are different</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with reusable items that can be cleaned during terminal cleaning?

    <p>Clean them before removing from the room</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of alcohol-based handrub?

    <p>To provide rapid and effective antimicrobial action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which precaution cannot be used if hands are visibly soiled?

    <p>Standard Precautions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a limitation of alcohol-based handrub?

    <p>Does not eliminate spores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of infections are Alcohol-Based Preparations used for?

    <p>All patients regardless of diagnosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an associated risk with some alcohol-based hand hygiene preparations?

    <p>Increased absorption of Bisephenol A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of precaution is implemented for Tuberculosis?

    <p><strong>Droplet Precautions</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

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