CPCA Infection Control & Safety Procedures 3

Question 1

Which statement about alcohol-based hand rubs (ABHR) is correct?

Accepted Answer

They should be used when soap and water are unavailable and hands are not visibly soiled

Answer

ABHR is appropriate when hands are not visibly soiled; soap and water must be used when hands are visibly dirty or after C. diff contact.

Question 2

A client asks the aide to recap a used syringe. The aide should:

Accepted Answer

Refuse; used needles should go directly into the sharps container uncapped

Answer

Used needles should never be recapped with two hands; the safest practice is to discard uncapped directly into a sharps container.

Question 3

What does the term 'clean technique' mean in home care?

Accepted Answer

Reducing the number of microorganisms to a safe level using non-sterile methods

Answer

Clean technique (medical asepsis) reduces microorganism counts to safe levels and is used for most routine home care procedures.

Question 4

A client has been vomiting. After cleaning the area, how long should the aide wait before allowing others into the room if norovirus is suspected?

Accepted Answer

At least 30 minutes after disinfection

Answer

After norovirus-related cleanup with bleach disinfectant, a minimum 30-minute contact time is recommended before re-entry.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a reservoir in the chain of infection?

Accepted Answer

An open wound on a client's leg

Answer

A reservoir is where the infectious agent lives and multiplies; an open wound harboring bacteria is a classic reservoir.

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