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

Norovirus requires an EPA-registered disinfectant with a norovirus efficacy claim, typically bleach-based products, for effective environmental disinfection.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Contact precautions

Answer

Scabies is transmitted via direct skin contact, so contact precautions including gloves and gown are required.

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

High-touch surfaces in exam rooms should be cleaned and disinfected after each patient to prevent cross-contamination.

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

Patient education on appropriate antibiotic use is a core component of ambulatory antibiotic stewardship to reduce unnecessary prescriptions.

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

An unusual cluster of infections should be reported to the infection preventionist immediately to trigger a formal outbreak investigation.

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Ambulatory Care Test Infection Control and Prevention 3