SCMA Infection Control and Safety

Question 1

What is the single most effective method of preventing the spread of infection in a medical setting?

Accepted Answer

Performing proper hand hygiene

Answer

Hand hygiene is the #1 method recommended by the CDC and WHO for preventing the spread of infection in healthcare settings.

Question 2

Which category of transmission-based precautions is required for a patient diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB)?

Accepted Answer

Airborne precautions

Answer

Tuberculosis is spread via airborne droplet nuclei that remain suspended in air, requiring airborne precautions including an N95 respirator and negative-pressure room.

Question 3

The CDC recommends that hand washing with soap and water should last at least how many seconds?

Accepted Answer

20 seconds

Answer

The CDC recommends scrubbing hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water to effectively remove pathogens.

Question 4

Which of the following is the correct practice for sharps disposal in a medical office?

Accepted Answer

Dispose of sharps immediately after use without recapping

Answer

OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard requires that needles never be recapped and must be disposed of immediately into a puncture-resistant sharps container to prevent needlestick injuries.

Question 5

What term describes microorganisms capable of causing disease in a host?

Accepted Answer

Pathogens

Answer

Pathogens are microorganisms—such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites—that are capable of causing disease in a susceptible host.

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SCMA Infection Control and Safety