15 Questions
What is the patient's blood pressure?
120/70 mmHg
What is the patient's heart rate?
120 beats/min
What medication should be administered if the patient is hypoglycemic?
IV dextrose
What should be provided if the patient exhibits agitation or violence?
Benzodiazepines
What should be monitored and administered if ordered by the MD?
Sodium bicarbonate
Which of the following are basic principles of infection prevention?
Chain of transmission and levels of prevention
Which competency is related to critical thinking skills and communication?
Leadership
What is an example of secondary prevention?
Early screening and treatment
Which component is part of the chain of transmission in infection?
Infectious agent
What does the term 'reservoir' refer to in the context of infection prevention?
Source where an infectious agent resides
What is an example of a secondary level of prevention?
Early screening and treatment
What is a mode of transmission in the chain of infection?
Coughing and sneezing
What is a basic principle of infection prevention related to infectious agents?
Identification and isolation
What is a reservoir in the context of infection prevention?
The environment
What is an example of a primary level of prevention?
Vaccination
Study Notes
Infection Prevention and Control
- Infection prevention and control is a rapidly growing field.
- Inpatient hospitals and other healthcare settings require infection control.
Roles in Infection Prevention and Control
- Infection preventionists are responsible for protecting patients, healthcare workers, and the surrounding community.
- Other occupations that support infection prevention and control include public health specialists, epidemiologists, and lab techs.
Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC)
- CBIC offers a Certification Exam in Infection Control (CIC).
- Infection preventionists are certified through the CIC exam.
CIC 6 Core Competencies
- Identification of disease processes
- Surveillance and epidemiologic investigation
- Preventing/controlling the transmission of infectious diseases
- Employee/Occupational Health
- Management and communication (leadership)
- Education and research
Association for Professionals in Infection Control & Epidemiology, Inc. (APIC)
- APIC's core competencies are composed of 4 domains.
- APIC supports infection prevention and control professionals.
Test your knowledge of assessing and managing a medical emergency scenario. Evaluate the patient's history, signs/symptoms, medications, and vital signs to determine the appropriate course of action.
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