IAHCSMM Infection Prevention and Microbiology 3

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of an endogenous source of infection?

Accepted Answer

Patient's own normal flora

Answer

Endogenous infections arise from the patient's own microorganisms, such as normal flora that enter a sterile body site.

Question 2

Prions are associated with which characteristic that makes them uniquely difficult to eliminate?

Accepted Answer

They are resistant to standard sterilization including steam and radiation

Answer

Prions are misfolded proteins that resist conventional sterilization methods, including standard steam and chemical treatments.

Question 3

Which route of transmission is primarily prevented by the use of proper packaging and sterile barrier maintenance?

Accepted Answer

Contact transmission via contaminated instruments

Answer

Sterile packaging maintains the sterile barrier and prevents contact transmission of pathogens via contaminated instruments.

Question 4

Biofilm formation on surgical instruments is a concern because biofilms:

Accepted Answer

Protect microorganisms from disinfection and sterilization

Answer

Biofilms are structured communities of bacteria encased in a matrix that provides significant protection against antimicrobial agents and sterilization.

Question 5

Standard Precautions require that CS technicians treat blood and body fluids from ALL patients as if they are:

Accepted Answer

Potentially infectious regardless of diagnosis

Answer

Standard Precautions assume all blood and body fluids from every patient are potentially infectious to eliminate risk of exposure.

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IAHCSMM Infection Prevention and Microbiology 3