Infection Control Exam Questions With Correct Answers
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Universal Precautions vs. Standard Precautions - Answer Universal Precautions only applied to strictly defined fluids (mostly blood borne pathogens); standard precautions cover ALL the ones we need to be protected from
Standard Precautions -- Guidelines - Answer 1. Use with all patients
2. Appl...
Infection Control Exam Questions With Correct Answers Universal Precautions vs. Standard Precautions - Answer Universal Precautions only applied to strictly defined fluids (mostly blood borne pathogens); standard precautions cover ALL the ones we need to be protected from
Standard Precautions -- Guidelines - Answer 1. Use with all patients
2. Applies to all bodily fluids (If it's wet and not yours, don't touch it without gloves!)
3. Wear gloves with everything, change frequently (tasks, patients, bodily fluids)
4. Wash hands (after touching fluids, between patients, after taking off gloves)
5. Wear PPE
Which patients do you use standard precautions with - Answer All of them
What is the rule about bodily fluids with standard precautions - Answer If it's wet and not yours, don't touch it without gloves!
When do you wear gloves - Answer With everything basically. All bodily fluids (except sweat usually), before touching mucous membranes or non intact skin
When do you change gloves - Answer Between tasks, procedures, patients; after touching contaminated surfaces, when gloves become torn, or when gloves get soiled
When do you remove gloves - Answer promptly after use and before touching non contaminated items or environmental surfaces
What do you do immediately after removing gloves - Answer Wash hands
When do you wear masks, eye protections, or face shields - Answer When in activities likely to generate splashes or sprays of body fluids, excretions, or secretions (ex. dialysis nurse)
What kind of gown is used - Answer impermeable
Who must provide PPE (free of charge) - Answer employer
What do you do after removing gown - Answer wash hands
What should be done with extremely soiled clothing - Answer Cut off
What do you do with single use equiptment - Answer THROW AWAY AFTER ONE USE
Where do you bag linens - Answer At point of origin, using gloves. Handles as little as possible
What ONE technique should be used to recap sharps - Answer One hand technique -- ONLY IF YOU MUST
What are the characteristics of a sharps container - Answer Color coded (red), leak proof, puncture resistant, sealable
When should the sharps container be replaced - Answer 1/2 to 3/4 full
Regulated waste = - Answer Biohazardous waste
What is classified as regulated waste - Answer Liquid or semi-liquid body fluids, items that would release body fluids, items caked with body fluids, contaminated sharps
How is regulated waste disposed - Answer incineration or related methods to minimize exposure How are spills handled - Answer GLOVES, sweep up any glass with dustpan or cardboard, blot excess or use absorbent powder, clean with approved disinfectant
What is an approved disinfectant - Answer Diluted bleach (1:10 ratio)
Bloodborne pathogen standard includes - Answer Standard precautions
Education of the worker
PEP
Emphasis on preventing stick injuries
Employer responsibilities Staff communication
What are employer responsibilities as defined by the bloodborne pathogen standard - Answer Engineering controls (design safety)
Work practice controls (PPE)
Categorize personnel by risk and educate accordingly
Education upon employment then yearly
PPE (free, impermeable, and in appropriate sizes)
HBV immunization free
PEP (Know what to do immediately)
Define exposure - Answer Splash of blood or OPIM in mouth-nose-eyes-mucous membranes-etc, needle stick, cut or puncture, direct lengthy contact with large amount of blood or other bodily fluids
What do you do when exposure occurs - Answer Allow area to bleed freely, wash area with antimicrobial
soap, fill out incident report
PEP - blood drawn, counseling, prophylaxis, check every 3 months, *CONFIDENTIALITY*
What has a 100% HIV transmission rate - Answer Breastfeeding
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