RCFE Infection Control and Prevention 2

Question 1

What is the correct order for donning (putting on) PPE before entering an isolation room?

Accepted Answer

Gown, mask or respirator, eye protection, gloves

Answer

The CDC-recommended sequence is gown first, then mask or respirator, eye protection, and gloves last so the outer layer protects underlying items.

Question 2

A resident is diagnosed with Clostridium difficile (C. diff). Which cleaning approach is most effective against C. diff spores?

Accepted Answer

Soap and water handwashing; EPA-registered bleach solution on surfaces

Answer

C. diff spores are resistant to alcohol, so soap and water must be used for hand hygiene, while EPA-registered sporicidal bleach solutions are required on environmental surfaces.

Question 3

Which RCFE residents are at the HIGHEST risk for developing serious infections?

Accepted Answer

Residents with chronic conditions, compromised immunity, or open wounds

Answer

Chronic diseases, immunosuppression, malnutrition, and open wounds significantly weaken the body's defenses, placing those residents at greatest infection risk.

Question 4

In RCFE infection control, what does 'cohorting' residents mean?

Accepted Answer

Housing residents with the same infection together to limit spread to others

Answer

Cohorting involves grouping residents who have the same active infection and assigning dedicated staff to that group to limit pathogen spread to unaffected residents.

Question 5

When must an RCFE notify the local health department about infections among residents?

Accepted Answer

Promptly upon identifying a suspected outbreak or a reportable communicable disease

Answer

California regulations require RCFEs to promptly report suspected outbreaks and reportable communicable diseases to the local health department to enable rapid public health response.

RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly) Practice Test

RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly) Practice Test

RCFE Infection Control and Prevention 2