Infection Prevention and Control Flashcards
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A patient is barrier-nursed for MRSA. What is the correct PPE removal sequence?
Answer: Gloves first, then apron, then hand hygiene
Remove gloves first (most contaminated), then apron, then perform thorough hand hygiene.
What is the minimum contact time for chlorine disinfectant (1000 ppm) when cleaning a blood spillage?
Answer: 5 minutes
A minimum of 5 minutes contact time is required for 1000 ppm chlorine to effectively kill blood-borne viruses.
A nurse is caring for a patient with suspected pulmonary TB. Which face mask should the nurse wear?
Answer: FFP3 respirator
FFP3 respirator masks are required for TB as it is transmitted via airborne droplet nuclei. FFP3 filters 99%+ of particles.
According to the Ayliffe technique, which hand areas are most commonly missed during hand hygiene?
Answer: Fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers
Research shows fingertips, thumbs, and web spaces between fingers are most commonly missed.
What isolation precautions are required for a patient with chickenpox (varicella)?
Answer: Airborne and contact precautions
Varicella requires both airborne and contact precautions due to dual transmission via droplet nuclei and direct contact with vesicle fluid.
What is the role of antimicrobial stewardship in infection prevention?
Answer: Promote appropriate use of antimicrobials to reduce resistance and healthcare-associated infections
AMS promotes appropriate antimicrobial use through evidence-based prescribing to reduce resistance and infections like C. difficile.