ALF Infection Control and Prevention 2

Question 1

An ALF administrator is developing an influenza prevention program. Which intervention is considered the SINGLE most effective way to prevent influenza among residents and staff?

Accepted Answer

Annual influenza vaccination

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Daily antiviral prophylaxis during flu season

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Mandatory mask use year-round

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Restricting all communal dining during winter months

Question 2

Which of the following is the CORRECT order for donning (putting on) PPE before entering an isolation room?

Accepted Answer

Gown → Mask → Eye protection → Gloves

Answer

Gloves → Gown → Mask → Eye protection

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Mask → Gloves → Gown → Eye protection

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Eye protection → Gown → Mask → Gloves

Question 3

Under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030), ALF employers must offer which vaccine to employees with occupational exposure to blood at no cost?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis B vaccine

Answer

Influenza vaccine

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COVID-19 vaccine

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Pneumococcal vaccine

Question 4

A resident returns from a hospital stay and has been diagnosed with MRSA. Which precautions should the ALF implement?

Accepted Answer

Contact precautions including gloves and gown for direct care

Answer

Airborne precautions with a negative-pressure room

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Droplet precautions with surgical masks for all staff

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No special precautions if the wound is covered

Question 5

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of an Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) in an assisted living facility?

Accepted Answer

To evaluate and mitigate infection risks associated with construction or renovation activities

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To identify residents most likely to spread infection to staff

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To determine which staff members need additional vaccination

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To audit compliance with handwashing policies

Question 6

When reporting a suspected outbreak of foodborne illness in an ALF, administrators are typically required to notify:

Accepted Answer

The local or state health department

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The facility's medical director only

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The CDC directly within 24 hours

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Only the families of affected residents

Question 7

Which practice is MOST effective at reducing catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) in an assisted living setting?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining a closed drainage system and removing catheters as soon as clinically appropriate

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Changing indwelling catheters on a weekly schedule

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Using antiseptic solutions to irrigate catheters daily

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Routinely culturing catheter urine specimens weekly