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

Soap and water is required for C. diff because alcohol-based products do not kill its spores; mechanical friction and rinsing physically remove them.

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

Answer

Standard Precautions require treating all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious regardless of a resident's known diagnosis.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Airborne precautions

Answer

Airborne precautions require a negative-pressure room to prevent airborne particles from spreading to adjacent areas.

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

Cohorting ill residents and enforcing soap-and-water hand hygiene are the most effective steps because alcohol gel does not inactivate norovirus reliably.

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

Answer

When splashing is anticipated, gloves, a gown, and eye/face protection are all required to protect mucous membranes and skin.

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ALF Infection Control and Prevention