Infection Control & Prevention Flashcards
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Which of the following best describes the concept of 'herd immunity' in the context of infection prevention in behavioral health settings?
Answer: When a sufficient proportion of a population is immune, spread of disease is reduced protecting even unvaccinated individuals
Herd immunity occurs when enough people are immune (through vaccination or prior infection) that transmission chains are disrupted, protecting vulnerable individuals.
A client being treated in a behavioral health outpatient clinic has an active skin wound that is draining. Standard precautions require the treating professional to:
Answer: Don gloves before any contact with the wound or drainage
Standard precautions require gloves whenever there is potential contact with blood, body fluids, or wound drainage, regardless of infection status.
An outbreak of influenza is suspected on a behavioral health inpatient unit. The first priority action by the infection control team should be:
Answer: Implement droplet precautions and cohort symptomatic clients
The immediate priority is implementing droplet precautions and cohorting symptomatic clients to prevent further transmission while the outbreak is investigated.
Which federal agency issues regulations that behavioral health facilities must follow regarding bloodborne pathogen exposure control plans?
Answer: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) legally requires employers to have an exposure control plan to protect workers from bloodborne pathogen risks.
A behavioral health professional suspects a client newly admitted to an inpatient unit may have COVID-19. Before test results are available, the most appropriate action is to:
Answer: Place the client on airborne + contact precautions as a precaution
Until COVID-19 is ruled out, precautionary airborne and contact precautions should be implemented to prevent potential spread during the diagnostic period.
The purpose of conducting an Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) during facility renovation in a behavioral health setting is to:
Answer: Identify and mitigate infection risks to clients and staff from dust, debris, and disrupted systems
ICRA identifies infection risks from construction activities (e.g., Aspergillus from dust) and guides protective measures to safeguard vulnerable clients and staff.
Which element is NOT part of the 'Five Moments for Hand Hygiene' framework recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO)?
Answer: Before eating a meal at work
The WHO Five Moments focus on clinical care interactions; eating a personal meal is not among the five defined moments for hand hygiene in healthcare.