CCS Safety & Infection Control 2

Question 1

A patient with a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) wound infection is scheduled for cardiac catheterization. Which precaution is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Contact precautions with gown and gloves

Answer

MRSA is transmitted via direct contact, so contact precautions (gown and gloves) are required in addition to standard precautions.

Question 2

During a cardiac stress test, the patient suddenly collapses. What is the FIRST action the cardiovascular specialist should take?

Accepted Answer

Assess responsiveness and call for help

Answer

The first step in any emergency is to assess responsiveness and activate the emergency response system before initiating further interventions.

Question 3

Which hand hygiene technique is considered most effective at reducing healthcare-associated infection transmission?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol-based hand rub when hands are not visibly soiled

Answer

Alcohol-based hand rubs are preferred for most clinical situations; soap and water is required when hands are visibly soiled or after Clostridioides difficile exposure.

Question 4

A cardiovascular technologist is about to perform a transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE). What level of disinfection is required for the TEE probe?

Accepted Answer

High-level disinfection

Answer

TEE probes are semi-critical devices that contact mucous membranes and require high-level disinfection between patient uses.

Question 5

Which action BEST protects a cardiovascular specialist from radiation exposure during fluoroscopy-guided procedures?

Accepted Answer

Maximizing distance from the radiation source

Answer

Increasing distance from the radiation source dramatically reduces exposure because radiation intensity decreases with the inverse square of distance.

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CCS Safety & Infection Control 2