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Which of the personal protective equipment (PPE) listed below should be used when changing a dressing for a patient who has a three-day-old clean surgical incision? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Gloves, only Non-sterile gloves may be used for which of these procedures? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Gastric tube feedings Which of the following is an engineering control that would assist in preventing the transmission of tuberculosis? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A negative pressure room. Which of the following is a work practice control that should be implemented to protect patients and healthcare workers? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Not recapping needles.
Which of the following isolation systems is used in all healthcare facilities? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Standard precautions The most common effective way to prevent healthcare associated infections (HAIs) is to use: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Hand hygiene An organism described as "highly virulent" has which of these characteristics? ----- ----CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Exposure to a small amount of organism can cause infection. A factor that causes a person to become a susceptible host to a specific organism is the person's: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Nutritional status Which of the following national organizations provides scientifically sound infection control recommendations? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) According to New York State law, the professional conduct standards require that certain healthcare professionals may be subject to charges of unprofessional conduct for failure to: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Insure that others carry out infection control standards
Which of the following practices would result in contamination? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Reusing single-use equipment without reprocessing. A healthcare worker is planning to provide care to a patient who has active tuberculosis. The worker should plan to wear: ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------- ----An N95 filter respirator According to the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act of 2000, employers are required to: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Maintain a log of sharps injuries. In addition to mandating that certain health professionals receive training on infection control and barrier precautions, New York State has established that: ---- -----CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Failure to utilize infection control procedures is considered unprofessional conduct. A healthcare employee in a community hospital is found to be infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). According to New York State Law, the hospital's evaluation of the employee's ability to continue working must include consultation with experts including an infectious disease specialist, a representation from the employee's practice area, and ---------CORRECT ANSWER- ----------------The employee's personal physician
Individuals who are required to undergo infection control training, including dentists, physicians, nurses, optometrists, podiatrists, physician assistants, and medical students. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------NYS Licensed Health Care Professionals A mandatory training program aimed at educating health care professionals on infection control practices. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Infection Control Training Legislation signed into law in August 2008 in response to lapses in infection control practices in healthcare settings. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Patient Safety Bill An additional training requirement added to the NYS-mandated Infection Control coursework as of October 2017. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Sepsis Awareness Training Legislation that mandates New York State licensed health care professionals to receive infection control training by July 1994 and every four years thereafter. ---- -----CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Chapter 786 of the Laws of 1992
A place where an infectious agent can survive but may not necessarily multiply or cause disease. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Reservoir Infection prevention practices based on the principle that all body fluids may contain transmissible infectious agents. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Standard Precautions A person or animal that does not provide sufficient resistance to a particular infectious agent. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Susceptible Host An object capable of transmitting infectious organisms from one person to another. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Fomite Contaminated material or substance that transmits an infectious agent from a reservoir to susceptible hosts. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Common Vehicle A mode of transmission where pathogens are spread through touch. --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Direct Contact
A mode of transmission where pathogens are spread via fomites. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Indirect Contact A mode of transmission involving large particles that can be inhaled by a susceptible host. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Droplet Spread A mode of transmission involving small particles that remain suspended in the air. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Airborne Transmission A mode of transmission where pathogens are spread by vectors such as ticks or rats. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Vector-borne Transmission Characteristics that make a host susceptible to infection, such as disturbance of natural barriers or decreased immunity. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Host Factors Guidelines established by the Board of Regents and health codes to ensure safe practices in healthcare settings. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Infection Control Standards
Larger inoculum increases infection likelihood. ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------ -----Inoculum Size Ease of pathogen entry into the host. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Exposure Route Longer exposure increases infection risk. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Exposure Duration Contamination from equipment and surfaces. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------------- ---Environmental Factors Additional measures for specific pathogens. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------
- Transmission-Based Precautions Washing hands to reduce pathogen transmission. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------- ---------Hand Hygiene Contain 62%-95% alcohol for effective disinfection. ---------CORRECT ANSWER------ -----------Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers
Requires soap and water handwashing. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Clostridium difficile Wear gloves when contact with infectious materials is likely. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Gloves Usage Change gloves if damaged or soiled. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Glove Change Protocol Bacteria resistant to last-line antibiotics. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) Higher in patients with weakened immune systems. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----- ------------Infection Risks Primary environment for CRE transmission. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Healthcare Settings
Measures to reduce pathogen spread in facilities. ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------- --------Environmental Controls Separating infected patients to prevent transmission. ---------CORRECT ANSWER--- --------------Isolation of Patients Prevention strategy against infectious diseases. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------- ------Vaccination Devices that remove or isolate hazards from exposure. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-- ---------------Engineering Controls Procedures altering task performance to reduce exposure. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Work Practice Controls Injuries from handling contaminated sharps. ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- --Percutaneous Exposures
Contact with blood or body fluids affecting mucous membranes. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Mucous Membrane Exposures Infections from injecting contaminated materials. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------- ---------Parenteral Exposures CDC initiative promoting safe injection practices. ---------CORRECT ANSWER---------- -------The One and Only Campaign Procedures preventing disease transmission during injections. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Safe Injection Practices Liver infection transmitted through blood exposure. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----- ------------Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Bloodborne virus causing liver disease. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Virus leading to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Gear worn to protect from exposure to hazards. ---------CORRECT ANSWER---------- -------Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Items that may carry infectious agents post-use. ---------CORRECT ANSWER---------- -------Contaminated Patient Care Items Suturing without direct visualization of the site. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------- ------Blind Suturing Unsafe method of recapping needles with both hands. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-- ---------------Two-Handed Recapping Technique Trays used to safely pass instruments between providers. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Instrument Passing Trays Tools used to safely handle and disassemble sharps. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----- ------------Forceps for Sharps Disassembly Protective barriers to prevent blood splatter exposure. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-- ---------------Splatter Shields
Safety feature to prevent accidental opening during use. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Locking Centrifuge Lids Training needed for proper use of safety equipment. ---------CORRECT ANSWER---- -------------Education on Safety Devices Assessment of risks and circumstances of exposure. ---------CORRECT ANSWER------ -----------Evaluation of Exposure Incidents Instrument used to hold sutures during procedures. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----- ------------Suture Holder Tool for grasping and manipulating tissues. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Forceps Never leave sharp instruments unattended. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------
Used in invasive procedures to prevent infection. ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------- --------Sterile Gloves Ensures proper seal of N-95 masks. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Fit Testing Transfer of pathogens between patients. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Cross-Contamination Process of removing microorganisms from surfaces. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----- ------------Decontamination Removal of foreign materials using detergents. ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------ -----Cleaning Eliminates all forms of microbial life. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Sterilization
Eliminates most pathogenic microorganisms. ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- --Disinfection Kills bacteria, TB, fungi, and some spores. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- High Level Disinfection Kills most bacteria, TB, and fungi. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Intermediate Level Disinfection Kills most bacteria and some viruses. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Low Level Disinfection Includes inadequate cleaning and improper storage. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----- ------------Contamination Factors Bacterial colonies that complicate cleaning processes. ---------CORRECT ANSWER--- --------------Biofilms Instruments linked to infection if inadequately cleaned. ---------CORRECT ANSWER- ----------------Bronchoscopes
