CHSP Infection Prevention and Control 4

Question 1

A patient is placed on contact precautions for MRSA. Which action by the nursing assistant requires immediate correction?

Accepted Answer

Removing PPE inside the patient room before exiting

Answer

PPE must be removed before exiting the patient room, not inside it, to avoid contaminating the hallway environment.

Question 2

Which organism is the most common cause of healthcare-associated pneumonia in ventilated patients?

Accepted Answer

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Answer

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is the most frequently implicated gram-negative organism in ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in healthcare settings.

Question 3

An infection preventionist is evaluating surgical site infection (SSI) rates. Which pre-operative measure has the strongest evidence for reducing SSI risk?

Accepted Answer

Administering prophylactic antibiotics within 60 minutes before incision

Answer

Timely prophylactic antibiotic administration within 60 minutes before incision is the highest-evidence intervention for SSI prevention.

Question 4

Under CDC guidelines, which of the following surfaces in a patient room is considered a 'high-touch' surface requiring more frequent disinfection?

Accepted Answer

Call button and bed rails

Answer

Call buttons and bed rails are high-touch surfaces that patients and staff contact frequently, making them priority targets for disinfection.

Question 5

A healthcare worker develops a needlestick injury from a patient with unknown HIV status. What is the first immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water

Answer

Immediate and thorough washing of the wound with soap and water is the first step following a needlestick or sharps injury.

CHSP - Certified Healthcare Safety Professional Practice Test

CHSP - Certified Healthcare Safety Professional Practice Test

CHSP Infection Prevention and Control 4