CKE Patient Safety and Infection Control

Question 1

What is the single most effective method for preventing the spread of infection in healthcare settings?

Accepted Answer

Hand hygiene

Answer

Hand hygiene—proper handwashing or use of alcohol-based hand sanitizer—is the most effective way to prevent healthcare-associated infections.

Question 2

Which type of precaution is used for patients with diseases transmitted by respiratory droplets?

Accepted Answer

Droplet precautions

Answer

Droplet precautions are used for diseases spread by large respiratory droplets, such as influenza and meningitis.

Question 3

What does the 'Five Rights' of medication administration include?

Accepted Answer

Right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, right time

Answer

The Five Rights of medication administration are: right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, and right time.

Question 4

Which organization publishes the National Patient Safety Goals in the US?

Accepted Answer

The Joint Commission

Answer

The Joint Commission publishes annual National Patient Safety Goals to help accredited organizations address specific areas of concern.

Question 5

What is a nosocomial infection?

Accepted Answer

A hospital-acquired infection

Answer

A nosocomial infection is a healthcare-associated infection that patients acquire during the course of receiving medical treatment.

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