Infection Prevention and Control Flashcards
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What is the CRNI's role in antibiotic stewardship as it relates to IV therapy?
Answer: Ensuring proper IV antibiotic administration, monitoring for adverse effects, and supporting timely IV-to-oral conversion
CRNIs play a vital role in antibiotic stewardship by ensuring proper administration, monitoring therapeutic levels and adverse effects, and supporting IV-to-oral transition when appropriate.
Which water quality standard must be met for final rinse water used in reprocessing reusable infusion equipment?
Answer: Critical water meeting AAMI standards for bacterial endotoxin levels
Final rinse water for reprocessed infusion equipment must meet AAMI standards for bacterial and endotoxin levels to prevent patient exposure to pyrogenic substances.
What is the evidence-based approach to managing a suspected catheter-related bloodstream infection when the organism is coagulase-negative Staphylococcus?
Answer: Attempt catheter salvage with antibiotic lock therapy and systemic antibiotics if the patient is stable
Coagulase-negative Staphylococcus CRBSI may be managed with catheter salvage using antibiotic lock therapy plus systemic antibiotics if there are no complications.
Which patient population requires special consideration for infection prevention in IV therapy due to impaired immune function?
Answer: Neonates, oncology patients, transplant recipients, and patients on immunosuppressive therapy
Immunocompromised patients (neonates, oncology, transplant, and immunosuppressed) have heightened infection risk requiring enhanced IV therapy precautions.
What is the significance of the INS-recommended daily necessity review for vascular access devices?
Answer: It promotes prompt removal of unnecessary catheters to reduce infection risk
Daily assessment of catheter necessity ensures that devices are removed as soon as they are no longer clinically needed, directly reducing the risk of device-associated infections.
How should the CRNI respond to a needlestick injury during vascular access device insertion?
Answer: Immediately stop, wash the area with soap and water, report to occupational health, and initiate post-exposure protocol
Needlestick injuries require immediate wound care, prompt reporting to occupational health, and timely initiation of post-exposure prophylaxis evaluation.