NMC-CBT Infection Prevention and Control Flashcards
7 cards from real NMC CBT practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 7 NMC-CBT Infection Prevention and Control flashcards as text
Which of the following best describes the 'chain of infection' concept?
Answer: A sequential model of six links required for infection to spread from a source to a susceptible host
The chain of infection is a six-link sequential model: infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, and susceptible host.
A patient with active pulmonary tuberculosis is admitted. Which type of room should be prioritised for their placement?
Answer: A negative-pressure isolation room
Pulmonary TB requires a negative-pressure isolation room to prevent airborne spread of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
When should a healthcare worker perform hand hygiene according to the WHO 'Five Moments'?
Answer: Before patient contact, before aseptic tasks, after body fluid exposure, after patient contact, and after touching patient surroundings
WHO's Five Moments for Hand Hygiene specifies five distinct clinical moments requiring hand hygiene compliance.
A non-touch technique (NTT) is used during wound dressing changes primarily to:
Answer: Prevent the introduction of microorganisms into a susceptible site
Non-touch technique prevents direct or indirect contact between non-sterile surfaces and the susceptible wound site.
Which of the following is a recognised risk factor for developing a surgical site infection (SSI)?
Answer: Prolonged preoperative hospital stay
Prolonged preoperative hospital stay increases colonisation with nosocomial organisms, raising SSI risk.
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is most commonly transmitted in healthcare settings via:
Answer: Direct or indirect contact through healthcare workers' hands
MRSA spreads predominantly via colonised or contaminated hands of healthcare workers touching patients or surfaces.
After completing a dressing change, a nurse correctly disposes of used instruments into a yellow sharps container. The container is three-quarters full. What action should be taken?
Answer: Seal and label the container for collection and replace it with a new one
Sharps containers must be sealed when three-quarters full to prevent needlestick injuries from overfilling.