Infection Prevention and Control Quiz

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What is the difference between medical and surgical asepsis/technique?

Medical asepsis focuses on reducing the number of microorganisms, while surgical asepsis eliminates microorganisms. (correct)

Medical asepsis is used in surgical settings, while surgical asepsis is used in clinical settings.

Medical asepsis and surgical asepsis have no significant differences.

Medical asepsis eliminates microorganisms, while surgical asepsis focuses on reducing the number of microorganisms.

What is an antimicrobial resistant organism (ARO)?

An organism that has developed resistance to the effects of antimicrobial agents. (correct)

An organism that is only resistant to specific types of antimicrobial agents.

An organism that is highly susceptible to antimicrobial agents.

An organism that is unaffected by the presence of antimicrobial agents.

How does the body protect itself against infection?

By avoiding contact with infected individuals and maintaining good hygiene.

By relying solely on the body's natural ability to fight off infections.

By taking antibiotics preventively to ward off potential infections.

By using physical barriers like the skin and mucous membranes, and through immune responses. (correct)

What is a Hospital Acquired Infection (HAI)?

An infection that develops during a hospital stay, which was not present or in the incubation stage at the time of admission. Signup and view all the answers

Which practice is crucial for preventing and controlling infections by reducing and eliminating microorganisms?

Proper cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization Signup and view all the answers

What does reservoir management involve in infection prevention and control?

Controlling sources of body fluids and contaminated items Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for preventing the entry of pathogens into the body?

Maintaining the integrity of the skin and mucous membranes Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial aspect of routine practices for infection prevention and control?

Appropriate use of gowns, gloves, masks, eye wear, and other protective devices Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of changes in routine practices post-COVID era?

Significant and require adaptation Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as important for interactive learning in infection prevention and control practices?

Interactive learning Signup and view all the answers

What is crucial for preventing organisms from leaving the body?

Wearing masks and proper disposal of contaminated items Signup and view all the answers

What are routine practices designed for in infection prevention and control?

Caring for all clients in any setting, regardless of their diagnosis or presumed infectiousness Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for understanding and following appropriate hand hygiene and routine practices?

Understanding different modes of transmission Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as crucial for preventing and controlling infections?

Breaking the chain of infection Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for reducing and eliminating microorganisms in infection prevention and control?

Proper cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization Signup and view all the answers

What does the video discuss in relation to routine practices in the post-COVID era?

How routine practices have changed Signup and view all the answers

What is involved in the risk assessment for isolation precautions?

Evaluating tasks and potential exposure Signup and view all the answers

What is considered when evaluating if facial protection, gloves, gowns, or assistance are needed?

Task and potential exposure Signup and view all the answers

What is part of the risk assessment related to the client's status?

Cognitive and physical status Signup and view all the answers

What factors are assessed for risk in the client?

Agitation, coughing, sneezing Signup and view all the answers

What is part of the assessment related to environmental and administrative controls?

Hand cleaning facilities and policies Signup and view all the answers

What is considered for tasks involving sharp items?

Use of safety-engineered needles and sharps containers Signup and view all the answers

What does the video raise questions about?

Infectious agent, reservoir, mode of transmission Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the upcoming week?

Minimizing the effects of immobility Signup and view all the answers

What is mentioned for week #6?

Performance testing week Signup and view all the answers

What does the text include a link to for further understanding of infection prevention and control strategies?

Video titled 'Partnering to Heal' Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Infection Prevention and Control Practices for the Interprofessional Learner

Breaking the chain of infection is crucial for preventing and controlling infections
Strategies such as proper cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization are essential for reducing and eliminating microorganisms
Reservoir management involves controlling sources of body fluids and contaminated items
Preventing organisms from leaving the body includes practices like wearing masks and proper disposal of contaminated items
Understanding different modes of transmission and following appropriate hand hygiene and routine practices is crucial
Maintaining the integrity of the skin and mucous membranes is essential for preventing the entry of pathogens
Routine practices include the appropriate use of gowns, gloves, masks, eye wear, and other protective devices
Routine practices are designed to care for all clients in any setting, regardless of their diagnosis or presumed infectiousness
Changes in routine practices post-COVID era are significant and require adaptation
The text includes a link to a video on routine practices in the "post" COVID era
The video discusses how routine practices have changed in the post-COVID era
The resource emphasizes the importance of interactive learning for infection prevention and control practices

Personal Risk Assessment for Isolation Precautions

A risk assessment approach is required when working with clients to decide on isolation precautions to protect oneself and the client.
The risk assessment involves considering tasks and potential exposure to blood, body fluids, and infectious material.
It requires evaluating if facial protection, gloves, gowns, or assistance are needed based on the task and potential exposure.
The assessment also involves considering the cognitive and physical status of the client, including their ability to follow directions or cooperate.
Factors such as client agitation, coughing, sneezing, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, fever, and incontinence are also assessed for risk.
Environmental and administrative controls, such as hand cleaning facilities, policies, and the need for a special environment, are part of the assessment.
The use of safety-engineered needles, sharps containers, and protocols for exposure management is considered for tasks involving sharp items.
The text refers to a video and group discussion on the consequences of not implementing infection prevention and control strategies.
The video raises questions about the infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, and susceptibility.
The upcoming week's focus is on minimizing the effects of immobility and preventing complications related to immobility.
A performance testing week is mentioned for week #6, with a reminder to talk and think out loud during the test.
The text includes a link to a video titled "Partnering to Heal" for further understanding of infection prevention and control strategies.

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Test your knowledge and understanding of infection prevention and control practices with these interactive quizzes. Learn about breaking the chain of infection, reservoir management, routine practices, post-COVID era adaptations, and personal risk assessment for isolation precautions. Explore the importance of interactive learning and the consequences of not implementing infection prevention and control strategies. Gain insights from videos and group discussions to enhance your understanding of these crucial practices.