COM Infection Control & Prevention 3

Question 1

Which hand hygiene method is considered most effective for routine decontamination when hands are not visibly soiled?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol-based hand rub

Answer

Alcohol-based hand rubs are preferred by CDC for routine hand hygiene when hands are not visibly soiled because they are more effective against most pathogens and faster to use.

Question 2

In orofacial myology, tongue depressors and disposable mouth mirrors are classified as which type of medical item?

Accepted Answer

Semi-critical items

Answer

Items that contact mucous membranes but do not penetrate tissue are classified as semi-critical and require at minimum high-level disinfection or single-use disposal.

Question 3

Which OSHA standard specifically regulates occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens in healthcare settings?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.1030

Answer

29 CFR 1910.1030 is the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard that mandates exposure control plans, PPE use, and post-exposure protocols.

Question 4

What does the term 'chain of infection' refer to in infection control?

Accepted Answer

The sequence of elements required for an infectious disease to spread from one host to another

Answer

The chain of infection describes the six links—infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, and susceptible host—that must all be present for disease transmission.

Question 5

Surface disinfectants used in clinical settings must be registered with which U.S. regulatory agency?

Accepted Answer

EPA

Answer

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registers disinfectants used on environmental surfaces in healthcare settings, while the FDA regulates antiseptics used on skin.

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