CIC Surgical Site Infection Prevention

Question 1

Which CDC SSI category includes infections involving only skin and subcutaneous tissue at the incision site?

Accepted Answer

Superficial incisional SSI

Answer

Deep incisional SSI

Answer

Organ/space SSI

Answer

Implant-related SSI

Question 2

What is the recommended timing for surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis administration to reduce SSI risk?

Accepted Answer

Within 60 minutes before incision

Answer

At the time of incision

Answer

30 minutes after incision

Answer

2 hours before incision

Question 3

Which method is preferred for preoperative hair removal to reduce SSI risk?

Accepted Answer

Clipping with electric clippers

Answer

Shaving with a razor

Answer

Depilatory creams

Answer

Wet shaving at the operative site

Question 4

Which preoperative skin antiseptic agent is recommended for clean-contaminated surgical procedures?

Accepted Answer

Chlorhexidine-alcohol

Answer

Povidone-iodine aqueous solution alone

Answer

Isopropyl alcohol alone

Answer

Hydrogen peroxide solution

Question 5

Which patient comorbidity most significantly increases SSI risk in elective surgery?

Accepted Answer

Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus

Answer

Age over 50 years

Answer

Female sex

Answer

History of seasonal allergies

Question 6

According to CDC guidelines, how long should prophylactic antibiotics be continued postoperatively for most surgical procedures?

Accepted Answer

Less than 24 hours

Answer

24 to 48 hours

Answer

48 to 72 hours

Answer

Until all surgical drains are removed