Infection Prevention and Control Flashcards

When entering a room for Contact Precautions, what is the correct sequence for donning PPE?

Answer: Gown then gloves

For Contact Precautions, gown first then gloves (gloves go last to cover gown cuffs and prevent skin contamination).

A client is diagnosed with C. difficile (CDI). Which type of precautions are required?

Answer: Contact precautions with soap and water hand washing

C. difficile requires Contact Precautions and soap and water hand washing because ABHR does not eliminate C. diff spores.

A practical nurse with a suspected respiratory infection arrives for work. What is most appropriate?

Answer: Contact occupational health or the charge nurse to determine fitness to work

Healthcare workers with suspected infections must consult occupational health or facility policy to determine fitness for work.

In which situation must the practical nurse change gloves and perform hand hygiene without leaving the room?

Answer: Moving from a contaminated body site to a clean site on the same client

Moving from a contaminated to a clean site on the same client requires glove change and hand hygiene to prevent cross-contamination.

A practical nurse accidentally has a needlestick injury while recapping a needle. What is the first action?

Answer: Wash the site with soap and water for at least 15 seconds

Following a needlestick, the first action is immediate first aid: wash the wound with soap and water for at least 15 seconds.

An outbreak of norovirus is declared on a medical unit. Which measure is most effective?

Answer: Strict hand hygiene with soap and water and cohort nursing for affected clients

Soap and water hand washing combined with cohorting infected clients are the most effective norovirus outbreak control measures.