CSA Infection Control & Prevention

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of Standard Precautions in a healthcare or long-term care setting?

Accepted Answer

To reduce the risk of transmission of infectious agents by treating all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious

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To isolate only patients confirmed to have infectious diseases

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To replace the need for hand hygiene when gloves are worn

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To apply protective measures exclusively to immunocompromised residents

Question 2

Which hand hygiene method is recommended by the CDC to eliminate Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) spores?

Accepted Answer

Soap and water handwashing for at least 20 seconds

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Alcohol-based hand rub applied for at least 20 seconds

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Alcohol-based hand rub with chlorhexidine additive

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Antiseptic wipes followed by an alcohol-based hand rub

Question 3

Which type of transmission-based precaution is required for a resident diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB)?

Accepted Answer

Airborne Precautions

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Contact Precautions

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Droplet Precautions

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Protective Environment Precautions

Question 4

Which of the following represents the 'portal of entry' link in the chain of infection?

Accepted Answer

A mucous membrane exposed to respiratory secretions

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A contaminated wound on a healthcare worker's hand

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A resident with a suppressed immune system

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The respiratory tract of a coughing resident

Question 5

What minimum contact time with soap and water is recommended by the CDC for effective hand hygiene?

Accepted Answer

20 seconds

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10 seconds

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30 seconds

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60 seconds

Question 6

Which Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is minimally required when providing care to a resident on Contact Precautions?

Accepted Answer

Gown and gloves

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N95 respirator and eye protection only

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Surgical mask and gloves only

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Full face shield and gown only

Question 7

What is the primary role of an infection control practitioner (ICP) or infection preventionist in a long-term care facility?

Accepted Answer

To monitor, identify, and implement measures to prevent healthcare-associated infections

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To treat residents with confirmed infections using prescribed antibiotics

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To conduct mandatory quarantine of all new admissions for 14 days

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To ensure the facility meets fire safety and building code standards