PCT Infection Control 2

Question 1

A patient has been placed on contact precautions. Which PPE must the PCT don before entering the room?

Accepted Answer

Gown and gloves

Answer

Contact precautions require a gown and gloves to prevent transmission via direct or indirect contact with the patient or environment.

Question 2

Which type of isolation is required for a patient diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB)?

Accepted Answer

Airborne precautions

Answer

Tuberculosis is transmitted via airborne particles (droplet nuclei <5 microns), requiring airborne precautions in a negative-pressure room.

Question 3

When removing contaminated gloves, which technique prevents self-contamination?

Accepted Answer

Peel the first glove inside-out and use the bare hand to slide fingers under the second glove cuff

Answer

The standard gloving removal technique peels the first glove inside-out, then uses the gloved fingers of the opposite hand to slide under the cuff of the second glove.

Question 4

Which pathogen is the most common cause of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Clostridioides difficile (C. diff)

Answer

C. difficile is currently the most common cause of HAIs in U.S. healthcare facilities, often associated with antibiotic use.

Question 5

A PCT notices a coworker skip hand hygiene after removing gloves. The best response is to:

Accepted Answer

Politely remind the coworker that hand hygiene is required after glove removal

Answer

A peer-to-peer reminder is the recommended first step and supports a culture of safety without unnecessary escalation.

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PCT Infection Control 2