Ambulatory Care Test Infection Control and Prevention 3

Question 1

Which cleaning agent is recommended for disinfecting surfaces contaminated with norovirus in an ambulatory care clinic?

Accepted Answer

EPA-registered bleach-based product

Answer

70% isopropyl alcohol

Answer

Quaternary ammonium compound

Answer

Hydrogen peroxide wipes

Question 2

A patient with scabies is seen in an ambulatory clinic. Which precaution type should be implemented?

Accepted Answer

Contact precautions

Answer

Airborne precautions

Answer

Droplet precautions

Answer

Standard precautions only

Question 3

What is the correct frequency for performing environmental cleaning of high-touch surfaces in an ambulatory exam room?

Accepted Answer

After each patient use

Answer

Daily at the end of the day

Answer

Weekly

Answer

Monthly

Question 4

Which of the following is a key component of an antibiotic stewardship program in an ambulatory care setting?

Accepted Answer

Educating patients on appropriate antibiotic use and resistance

Answer

Prescribing antibiotics for all upper respiratory infections

Answer

Requiring culture results before prescribing any antibiotic

Answer

Dispensing antibiotics without a prescription for convenience

Question 5

A clinic nurse notes an unusual cluster of postoperative wound infections following minor procedures. What is the appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Report the cluster to the infection preventionist for investigation

Answer

Increase antibiotic prophylaxis for all surgical patients

Answer

Switch all staff to double gloving

Answer

Postpone all elective procedures for 30 days

Question 6

Which blood-borne pathogen poses the greatest risk of transmission to healthcare workers following a needlestick injury?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis B virus (HBV)

Answer

HIV

Answer

Hepatitis C virus (HCV)

Answer

Cytomegalovirus (CMV)