PTSD Infection Control & Prevention 3

Question 1

Which pathogen is most commonly associated with healthcare-acquired infections in psychiatric inpatient settings?

Accepted Answer

Clostridioides difficile

Answer

C. difficile is among the most common healthcare-associated pathogens and spreads readily through contaminated surfaces and hands in inpatient settings.

Question 2

A therapist has a needlestick injury from a patient of unknown HIV status. What is the FIRST action to take?

Accepted Answer

Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water

Answer

The first step after a needlestick is to immediately wash the wound with soap and water to reduce pathogen load before any other actions.

Question 3

What level of disinfection is required for semi-critical medical items such as laryngoscope blades?

Accepted Answer

High-level disinfection

Answer

Semi-critical items that contact mucous membranes require high-level disinfection, which eliminates all microorganisms except bacterial spores.

Question 4

Which of the following is considered a critical item requiring sterilization according to the Spaulding classification?

Accepted Answer

Surgical instruments

Answer

Critical items such as surgical instruments enter sterile tissue or the vascular system and must be sterilized to eliminate all microbial life including spores.

Question 5

Standard precautions apply to which patients in a healthcare setting?

Accepted Answer

All patients regardless of diagnosis or infection status

Answer

Standard precautions apply to all patients at all times because any patient may harbor infectious agents, even without symptoms or a known diagnosis.

(PTSD) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Certification Practice Test

(PTSD) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Certification Practice Test

PTSD Infection Control & Prevention 3