AMCA Infection Prevention 2

Question 1

Which type of isolation precaution requires the use of an N95 respirator?

Accepted Answer

Airborne precautions

Answer

Airborne precautions require an N95 or higher respirator because pathogens like tuberculosis and measles travel on small particles that remain suspended in the air.

Question 2

A patient is admitted with a draining wound. Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when changing the dressing?

Accepted Answer

Gloves and gown

Answer

Gloves and a gown are required when handling draining wounds to prevent contact transmission of pathogens to skin and clothing.

Question 3

What is the correct order for donning PPE?

Accepted Answer

Gown, mask, eye protection, gloves

Answer

The correct donning order is gown first, then mask or respirator, then eye protection, and finally gloves to maintain a contamination-free sequence.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes a healthcare-associated infection (HAI)?

Accepted Answer

An infection that develops 48 hours or more after hospital admission

Answer

A healthcare-associated infection is one that develops 48 hours or more after hospital admission and was not present or incubating at the time of admission.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of cleaning a surface before disinfection?

Accepted Answer

To remove organic matter that can inactivate disinfectants

Answer

Cleaning removes organic matter such as blood and body fluids that can physically protect pathogens and chemically inactivate disinfectant agents.

(AMCA) American Medical Certification Association Practice Test

(AMCA) American Medical Certification Association Practice Test

AMCA Infection Prevention 2