Patient Safety and Infection Control Flashcards
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Which hand hygiene product is most effective against Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) spores?
Answer: Antimicrobial soap and water
Alcohol-based hand rubs are ineffective against C. diff spores; soap and water with friction is required to mechanically remove them.
The Joint Commission's National Patient Safety Goal regarding patient identification requires:
Answer: Using at least two patient identifiers before any procedure
At least two patient identifiers (e.g., name and date of birth) must be used before providing care, treatment, or services.
What color-coded bag should be used to dispose of sharps and needles?
Answer: Puncture-resistant sharps container
Sharps must be disposed of immediately in puncture-resistant, leak-proof sharps containers to prevent needlestick injuries.
A 'fall risk' bracelet should be placed on a patient who:
Answer: Has a Morse Fall Scale score indicating moderate to high risk
A standardized fall risk assessment tool such as the Morse Fall Scale is used to identify patients who need fall precautions and a fall risk bracelet.
What does the RACE acronym stand for in fire safety?
Answer: Remove, Activate, Confine, Extinguish/Evacuate
RACE stands for Remove patients from danger, Activate the alarm, Confine the fire, and Extinguish or Evacuate.
Which of the following is an example of a restraint alternative that should be tried before applying physical restraints?
Answer: Offering a bed alarm and frequent reorientation
Bed alarms, frequent reorientation, and close observation are restraint alternatives that should be exhausted before physical restraints are applied.