Ambulatory Care Test Infection Control and Prevention

Question 1

Which hand hygiene agent is most effective against Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) spores in an ambulatory care setting?

Accepted Answer

Soap and water

Answer

Soap and water is required for C. diff because alcohol-based hand rubs do not effectively kill spores.

Question 2

What is the correct order of personal protective equipment (PPE) removal in an ambulatory care clinic?

Accepted Answer

Gloves, gown, mask, eye protection

Answer

CDC guidelines specify removing gloves first, then gown, then mask/respirator, then eye protection to prevent self-contamination.

Question 3

A patient presents with suspected active pulmonary tuberculosis. Which transmission-based precaution is required?

Accepted Answer

Airborne precautions

Answer

Pulmonary TB is transmitted via airborne particles and requires airborne precautions including an N95 respirator and negative-pressure room.

Question 4

Which of the following is a common healthcare-associated infection (HAI) risk unique to ambulatory care settings?

Accepted Answer

Surgical site infection from same-day procedures

Answer

Same-day surgical procedures in ambulatory settings carry risk of surgical site infection if sterile technique and wound care instructions are not followed.

Question 5

Standard precautions in ambulatory care apply to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

All patients regardless of diagnosis

Answer

Standard precautions are applied to all patients regardless of diagnosis because infectious status is not always known.

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Ambulatory Care Test Infection Control and Prevention