ALF Infection Control and Prevention

Question 1

Which hand hygiene method is MOST effective for removing Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) spores from hands?

Accepted Answer

Soap and water handwashing

Answer

Alcohol-based hand sanitizer

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Antimicrobial wipes

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Waterless antiseptic gel

Question 2

Under Standard Precautions, an ALF administrator should ensure staff treat the blood and body fluids of ALL residents as:

Accepted Answer

Potentially infectious regardless of known diagnosis

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Infectious only if the resident has a documented bloodborne illness

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Non-infectious unless visible contamination is present

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Infectious only for residents on isolation precautions

Question 3

Which type of transmission-based precaution requires placing a resident in a private room with negative air pressure?

Accepted Answer

Airborne precautions

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Contact precautions

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Droplet precautions

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Protective environment precautions

Question 4

An ALF is experiencing an outbreak of norovirus among residents. Which is the MOST important immediate intervention?

Accepted Answer

Cohort ill residents and enforce strict hand hygiene with soap and water

Answer

Administer antiviral medications to all residents

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Increase use of alcohol hand gel dispensers throughout the facility

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Restrict all visitor access for 30 days

Question 5

Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when performing wound care with anticipated splashing of blood or body fluids?

Accepted Answer

Gloves, gown, and eye protection

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Gloves only

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Gloves and gown

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Gloves and mask only

Question 6

How often should high-touch surfaces such as doorknobs, light switches, and handrails be disinfected in an ALF during a respiratory illness outbreak?

Accepted Answer

At least twice daily

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Once weekly

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Once daily

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Only when visibly soiled

Question 7

Which federal agency sets the infection control guidelines most commonly followed by assisted living facilities in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) only

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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) only