Infection Control

Question 1

PPE

Answer 1

(Gown, gloves, face shield)

Question 2

When should PPE be worn?

Answer 2

Putting patients on/off, cleaning machines, blood spills, etc.)

Question 3

What is the #1 infection control practice?

Answer 3

Hand washing

At least 3 minutes, hand sanitizer for 30 secs at the least

Question 4

What is the “sharps container” for?

Answer 4

Anything that can puncture. Broken glass should never be picked up by hand, use broom and dust pan.

Question 5

What is Hep B?

Answer 5

Blood Borne pathogen

Question 6

What is the isolation room used for?

Answer 6

Hep. B positive patients are dialyzed in isolation with separate PPE from other patients.

Question 7

What are the 3 drug resistant infections?

Answer 7

MRSA, VRE, and VRSA

Question 8

Where should drug resistant patients be treated?

Answer 8

In a separate room, not iso. With own BP cuff and stethoscope.

Question 9

If a patient is TB active, do we treat them?

Answer 9

No

Question 10

If a patient seems to have TB, what should you do?

Answer 10

Give them a mask and have the RN call the physician for orders immediately.

Question 11

If anyone is potentially exposed to HIV, how long do they have to receive prophylaxis?

Answer 11

2 hours