CBIC Isolation Precautions 5

Question 1

Which of the following patients does NOT require transmission-based precautions beyond Standard Precautions?

Accepted Answer

Patient with controlled, non-draining surgical site infection

Answer

A controlled, non-draining surgical site infection that is contained under a dressing generally does not require additional transmission-based precautions beyond Standard Precautions.

Question 2

When can Contact Precautions for a patient with MRSA infection typically be discontinued?

Accepted Answer

After 3 consecutive negative cultures from previously positive sites

Answer

Contact Precautions for MRSA are typically discontinued after obtaining at least 3 consecutive negative cultures from previously positive sites after antibiotic therapy.

Question 3

A healthcare worker (HCW) who is not immune to varicella is exposed to a patient with chickenpox. What is the MOST appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Furlough from days 8–21 post-exposure or administer post-exposure prophylaxis

Answer

Non-immune HCWs exposed to varicella should receive post-exposure prophylaxis (varicella vaccine or VZIG) and may need work restriction from days 8–21 to prevent spreading varicella to susceptible patients.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a 'respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette' policy in a healthcare facility?

Accepted Answer

It is a source-control measure targeting undiagnosed respiratory infections at facility entry points

Answer

Respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette is a source-control strategy aimed at reducing transmission from patients with unrecognized respiratory infections at waiting areas and entry points.

Question 5

A patient with known VRE bacteremia is transferred to another hospital. Which action is essential from an infection prevention standpoint?

Accepted Answer

Notify the receiving facility so they can implement Contact Precautions upon arrival

Answer

Communicating the patient's VRE status to the receiving facility ensures timely implementation of Contact Precautions and prevents transmission to other patients.

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CBIC Isolation Precautions 5