Infection Control Flashcards

A resident has been placed on contact precautions. Which PPE must you put on BEFORE entering the room?

Answer: Gown and gloves

Contact precautions require a gown and gloves to be donned before entering the room to prevent transmission via direct or indirect contact.

Which of the following is an example of a vector-borne transmission of infection?

Answer: A mosquito bite transmitting West Nile virus

Vector-borne transmission occurs when a living organism such as a mosquito carries and transmits a pathogen to a host.

When removing contaminated gloves, what is the correct first step?

Answer: Pinch the outside of one glove near the wrist and pull it off

The correct technique is to pinch the outside of one glove near the wrist and pull it off to avoid touching the contaminated outer surface with bare skin.

A CNA notices a co-worker does not perform hand hygiene after removing gloves. The CNA should:

Answer: Remind the co-worker that hand hygiene is required after glove removal

Gloves can have micro-tears and hands become contaminated during removal, so hand hygiene after glove removal is mandatory and co-workers should be reminded.

Which infection control practice helps prevent the spread of C. difficile (C. diff)?

Answer: Washing hands with soap and water instead of alcohol-based sanitizer

C. difficile spores are not killed by alcohol-based hand sanitizers, so soap and water handwashing is required to physically remove the spores.

What does the term 'nosocomial infection' mean?

Answer: An infection acquired in a healthcare setting

A nosocomial infection, also called a healthcare-associated infection (HAI), is one that a patient acquires while receiving care in a healthcare facility.

Which item is considered a fomite in infection control?

Answer: A contaminated stethoscope

A fomite is an inanimate object that can carry and transfer infectious organisms, such as a contaminated stethoscope, bedside table, or call light.