Patient Safety and Infection Control Flashcards
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What is the single most effective method to prevent the spread of healthcare-associated infections?
Answer: Proper hand hygiene
Hand hygiene is universally recognized as the most effective single measure to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
Standard precautions apply to:
Answer: Blood and body fluids from all patients
Standard precautions treat blood and all body fluids from every patient as potentially infectious, regardless of diagnosis.
A patient is on contact precautions. What personal protective equipment (PPE) is required upon entering the room?
Answer: Gown and gloves
Contact precautions require wearing a gown and gloves before entering the patient's room to prevent transmission via direct or indirect contact.
When removing contaminated PPE, which item should be removed first?
Answer: Gloves
Gloves should be removed first because they are the most contaminated item and removing them first prevents self-contamination during doffing.
Which type of isolation precaution is required for a patient with active tuberculosis?
Answer: Airborne precautions
Tuberculosis is transmitted via airborne particles and requires airborne precautions, including a negative-pressure room and N95 respirator.
A PCT sustains a needlestick injury. What is the FIRST action to take?
Answer: Wash the site thoroughly with soap and water
The immediate first action after a needlestick is to wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water to reduce infection risk.