PCT Infection Control 3

Question 1

A PCT accidentally gets a needlestick injury. What is the FIRST action to take?

Accepted Answer

Wash the site thoroughly with soap and water

Answer

The first step is to wash the site with soap and water, followed by reporting the exposure per facility protocol.

Question 2

Droplet precautions are indicated for which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

Influenza

Answer

Influenza spreads via large respiratory droplets (>5 microns) that fall within about 3 feet, requiring droplet precautions.

Question 3

What does 'medical asepsis' mean in practice?

Accepted Answer

Reducing the number and spread of microorganisms (clean technique)

Answer

Medical asepsis, or clean technique, aims to reduce the number and spread of pathogens rather than achieving complete sterility.

Question 4

Which is an example of a vector-borne route of disease transmission?

Accepted Answer

West Nile virus spread by mosquito bites

Answer

Vector-borne transmission occurs when a living organism (such as a mosquito) carries and transfers a pathogen to a host.

Question 5

A patient's room requires terminal cleaning after discharge. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A thorough cleaning and disinfection of all surfaces, equipment, and furnishings in the room

Answer

Terminal cleaning is a comprehensive process that disinfects every surface in a patient room after discharge to prevent pathogen transmission to the next occupant.

PCT Practice Test

PCT Practice Test

PCT Infection Control 3