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  1. Which PPE item must be donned FIRST when preparing to enter an airborne isolation room?

    Answer: N95 respirator

    The N95 respirator is donned first so it is properly seated before other PPE is applied, ensuring an adequate seal.

  2. A patient with Clostridioides difficile infection is on contact precautions. Which hand hygiene agent is MOST effective after removing gloves?

    Answer: Soap and water

    Soap and water is required for C. difficile because alcohol-based products do not reliably kill C. difficile spores.

  3. A nurse recaps a used needle using the one-hand scoop technique. Which statement BEST describes this practice?

    Answer: It is an acceptable safer practice compared to two-hand recapping

    One-hand scooping is an accepted safer recapping technique when recapping is absolutely necessary, reducing needlestick risk compared to two-hand methods.

  4. Which intervention is the HIGHEST priority to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI)?

    Answer: Maintaining a closed drainage system

    Maintaining a closed sterile drainage system is the single most important intervention to prevent CAUTI by blocking the extraluminal route of entry.

  5. Environmental services staff should use an EPA-registered disinfectant with a label claim against which organism when cleaning a room after a patient on contact precautions for norovirus?

    Answer: Norovirus (human norovirus surrogate)

    Norovirus requires an EPA-registered product with a specific label claim against norovirus or an approved surrogate such as feline calicivirus.

  6. According to the CDC Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC), what is the recommended minimum number of air changes per hour (ACH) for an airborne infection isolation room (AIIR)?

    Answer: 12 ACH

    HICPAC recommends a minimum of 12 ACH for AIIRs to adequately dilute and remove airborne infectious particles.

  7. A bundle approach to preventing central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) includes maximal sterile barrier precautions during insertion. Which element is NOT part of this bundle?

    Answer: Routine antibiotic prophylaxis before insertion

    Routine systemic antibiotic prophylaxis is not recommended as part of the CLABSI bundle and may contribute to antimicrobial resistance.

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