PCT Infection Control 4

Question 1

An N95 respirator is required for which type of transmission-based precaution?

Accepted Answer

Airborne precautions

Answer

Airborne precautions require an N95 or higher respirator because pathogens travel on small particles that can penetrate surgical masks.

Question 2

Which of the following is considered a fomite in the transmission of infection?

Accepted Answer

A contaminated blood pressure cuff

Answer

A fomite is an inanimate object (such as medical equipment) that becomes contaminated and can transfer pathogens to a susceptible host.

Question 3

Which of the following patients is at the HIGHEST risk for developing a healthcare-associated infection (HAI)?

Accepted Answer

A patient with an indwelling urinary catheter for 5 days

Answer

Indwelling urinary catheters are the leading cause of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs), and risk increases with duration of catheterization.

Question 4

What is the correct order of donning (putting on) PPE?

Accepted Answer

Gown, mask, eye protection, gloves

Answer

The CDC recommends donning in the order: gown first, then mask/respirator, eye protection, and gloves last so gloves cover the gown cuffs.

Question 5

A PCT is caring for a patient with scabies. Which precaution type is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Contact precautions

Answer

Scabies is caused by a skin mite transmitted through prolonged skin-to-skin contact, requiring contact precautions.

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PCT Infection Control 4