22 Questions
Which term is used to describe infections that occur during the course of healthcare delivery?
Nosocomial infections
What are the foundation for preventing the spread of pathogens in healthcare settings?
Standard Precautions
When might Isolation Precautions be needed?
To prevent the transmission of a particularly virulent disease
Which strategy is considered the primary strategy for preventing healthcare-associated transmission of infectious agents?
Standard Precautions
When should patients wear a mask if they need to be transported outside of their room?
Only if they have been instructed to do so
What are Standard Precautions based on?
Universal Precautions
Which organization produced the Guideline for Isolation Precautions?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
What are Isolation Precautions also referred to as?
Transmission-Based Precautions
When are Isolation Precautions needed?
When Standard Precautions are not sufficient
Which of the following diseases requires Airborne Precautions?
Chickenpox
Which of the following is an example of a nosocomial infection?
Clostridium difficile colitis
What is a pathogen?
A microorganism that can cause a potentially harmful disease
Which of the following is NOT a mode of transmission for healthcare-associated infections?
Direct transmission
What is the primary way pathogens are spread in healthcare settings?
Contact transmission
Which type of transmission occurs when a pathogen is transmitted from an infected source to another person by a contaminated object or a contaminated person?
Indirect transmission
Which type of transmission occurs when relatively large infected droplets from one person's respiratory tract are spread to another person's respiratory tract, mouth, nasal passages, or the conjunctival surfaces of the eyes?
Droplet transmission
Which type of transmission occurs when small infectious particles are spread from an infected person to someone else, without the need for face-to-face contact or close proximity?
Airborne transmission
What is the primary way to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)?
Conscientious and consistent use of infection control techniques
Which type of precautions should be used if a patient has a drug-resistant infection?
Isolation Contact Precautions
What should caregivers wear when entering a room where a patient is suspected to have a respiratory illness?
Fit-tested N95 respirator
When should a patient wear a surgical mask when leaving the room?
When the patient does not have an isolation room available
What is one reason for using Contact Precautions for stool incontinence?
To prevent C. difficile colitis
Test your knowledge on Isolation Precautions and Transmission-Based Precautions in this informative quiz. Learn about the infection control techniques used to protect patients and caregivers from infectious diseases.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
