Infection Prevention and Control Flashcards
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A nurse is caring for a patient with Clostridium difficile (C. diff). Which PPE is required upon entering the room?
Answer: Gown and gloves
C. diff requires contact precautions, which means wearing a gown and gloves; a mask is not required unless there is a splash risk.
Which hand hygiene method is preferred when hands are visibly soiled with organic material?
Answer: Soap and water for at least 20 seconds
Soap and water must be used when hands are visibly soiled because alcohol-based rubs do not remove organic material or C. diff spores.
A nurse must perform a sterile dressing change. Which action breaks sterile technique?
Answer: Reaching across the sterile field to retrieve supplies
Reaching across a sterile field introduces contaminants from non-sterile clothing and arms, breaking sterile technique.
Which isolation precaution category is used for tuberculosis (TB)?
Answer: Airborne precautions
TB is transmitted via airborne droplet nuclei that remain suspended in the air, requiring airborne precautions and a negative-pressure room.
A patient with MRSA is on contact precautions. The nurse must transport the patient for an X-ray. What action is appropriate?
Answer: Cover all MRSA wounds and notify the receiving area before transport
Wounds should be covered and the receiving department notified so they can prepare appropriate precautions and clean surfaces after the visit.
Which item is considered single-use and should never be reprocessed?
Answer: Insulin syringe
Insulin syringes are single-use items; reusing them risks needle-stick injury, contamination, and patient harm.
A nurse notes a colleague did not perform hand hygiene before entering a patient's room. The best action is to:
Answer: Remind the colleague of hand hygiene policy immediately
Promptly and respectfully reminding the colleague protects the patient and supports a culture of safety and accountability.
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