Asepsis and Infection Control

Question 1

• Associated with the delivery of health care services in a health care facility
• Can develop during the client’s stay in the facility or manifest after discharge

Answer 1

Nosocomial Infection

Question 2

microorganisms that cause infection originates from the client themselves

Answer 2

endogenous

Question 3

microorganisms that caused infection originates from the hospital environment and/personnel

Answer 3

exogenous

Question 4

the direct result of diagnostic or therapeutic procedures

Answer 4

latrogenic infection

Question 5

Chemical preparation (phenol/iodine compounds) used on inanimate objects

Answer 5

disinfectant

Question 6

Chemical preparation used on skin and tissues

Answer 6

antiseptics

Question 7

An antiseptic that destroys bacteria

Answer 7

Bactericidal

Question 8

An antiseptic that prevents the growth & reproduction of some bacteria

Answer 8

Bacteriostatic

Question 9

True or False:

The two types of disinfection are Concurrent and Terminal disinfection

Answer 9

True

Question 10

True or False:

Concurrent disinfection refers to the practice of removing pathogens from the client’s belongings and his/her immediate environment after his/her illness is no longer communicable

Answer 10

False - Terminal disinfection

Question 11

True or False:

Terminal disinfection is the practice observed in the care of the client, his supplies, his immediate environment to limit/control the spread of microorganisms

Answer 11

False - Concurrent disinfection

Question 12

Process that destroys all microorganisms, including spores & viruses

Answer 12

sterilization

Question 13

What are the three kinds of sterilization?

Answer 13

Moist heat (steam)
Gas
Radiation

Question 14

Clients known or suspected of having serious illnesses transmitted at a distance of more than 3 feet by airborne droplet nuclei smaller than 5 microns

Answer 14

Airborne Precaution

Question 15

Clients known or suspected of having serious illness transmitted by particle droplets greater than 5 microns

Answer 15

Droplets Precaution

Question 16

True or False:

If a private room is NOT available, place the client with another client who is infected with the same
microorganism

Answer 16

True

Question 17

Clients known or suspected of having serious illness transmitted by direct client contact or by contact with items in the client’s environment

Answer 17

Contact Precautions

Question 18

True or False:

Disposal of soiled equipments and supplies is done to prevent contamination of the environment and exposure of healthcare workers to articles contaminated

Answer 18

True

Question 19

True or False

Articles contaminated with infective material such as pus, blood, body fluids, feces or respiratory secretions do not need to be enclosed in a sturdy bag and may be disposed of in a garbage bin.

Answer 19

False - It needs to be enclosed in sturdy bag impervious to microorganisms before they are removed from the client.

Question 20

True or False:

Double-bagging is done if it is not sturdy and impervious to microorganisms

Answer 20

True

Question 21

True or False:

Laboratory specimens can be placed in normal lids.

Answer 21

False - Must be placed in a leak-proof container with a secure lid with a biohazard label

Question 22

True or False:

Disposable needles, syringes, and sharps must be placed in a puncture-resistant container

Answer 22

True

Question 23

What are the color-coded receptacles for disposing of items?

Answer 23

o Black — non-biodegradable
o Orange — radio-active items
o Red — punctured resistant
o Green — biodegradable
o Yellow — infectious items