Part IV Ame -infection Prevention

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    You have learned from working in healthcare that infections are spread by.....

    • A patient to another patient
    • A patient to a healthcare worker
    • Healthcare workers to a patient or co-worker
    • All of the above
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This quiz, titled 'Part IV AME - Infection Prevention', assesses knowledge crucial for preventing infections in healthcare settings. It covers the effectiveness of hand hygiene practices, the use of sanitizers, and the application of standard precautions on all patients to maintain a safe environment.

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  • 2. 

    In a healthcare environment it is very important to prevent the spread of infections.  You do this by........

    • Covering your mouth when coughing, and then washing your hands

    • Washing your hands after each bathroom use

    • Refraining from wearing atificial nails/nail enhancements

    • All of the Above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the Above
    Explanation
    In a healthcare environment, preventing the spread of infections is crucial. Covering your mouth when coughing and washing your hands helps to prevent the transmission of germs through respiratory droplets. Washing hands after each bathroom use helps to eliminate any potential contamination from fecal matter. Refraining from wearing artificial nails or nail enhancements reduces the risk of harboring bacteria and other pathogens. Therefore, all of the above practices contribute to preventing the spread of infections in a healthcare setting.

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  • 3. 

    As part of your training wear gloves........

    • When touching blood

    • When touching body substances

    • If you have cuts or open wounds

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "All of the above" because wearing gloves is necessary in all the mentioned situations. When touching blood or body substances, gloves provide a barrier to prevent direct contact and reduce the risk of infection. Similarly, if you have cuts or open wounds, wearing gloves can protect both the wearer and others from potential transmission of pathogens. Therefore, in all these scenarios, wearing gloves is essential for safety and hygiene purposes.

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  • 4. 

    You are describing Standard Precautions to a new employee.  You tell them to use them.......

    • With contagious patients ONLY

    • On all surgical patients

    • On all patients

    • Only on contact with blood or blood products

    Correct Answer
    A. On all patients
    Explanation
    Standard Precautions are a set of infection control practices that healthcare workers use to prevent the spread of infections in healthcare settings. These precautions should be applied to all patients, regardless of their infectious status. By implementing Standard Precautions on all patients, healthcare workers can minimize the risk of transmitting infections and ensure the safety of both themselves and the patients they are caring for.

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  • 5. 

    When complying with Standard Precations, you use hand hygiene.....

    • Prior to invasive procedures

    • After removing gloves

    • Between different procedures on the same patient

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    When complying with Standard Precautions, hand hygiene is necessary prior to invasive procedures, after removing gloves, and between different procedures on the same patient. This is because these actions can introduce or spread pathogens, and proper hand hygiene helps to prevent the transmission of infections.

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  • 6. 

    When washing hands with soap and water, friction rubbing should be at least.........

    • 60 seconds

    • 30 seconds

    • 15 seconds

    • 10 seconds

    Correct Answer
    A. 15 seconds
    Explanation
    When washing hands with soap and water, friction rubbing should be at least 15 seconds. This is because it takes time for the soap to break down and remove dirt, germs, and bacteria from the hands. Rubbing the hands together for at least 15 seconds ensures that all areas of the hands are properly cleaned and reduces the risk of spreading infections.

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  • 7. 

    Routine use of alcohol based hand sanitizer is recommeded if hands are not visibly soiled, however you know that santizers do not work on ......

    • C-diff

    • Chicken Pox

    • Staph

    • Influenza

    Correct Answer
    A. C-diff
    Explanation
    Routine use of alcohol-based hand sanitizer is recommended if hands are not visibly soiled. However, sanitizers do not work on C-diff (Clostridium difficile). C-diff is a bacterium that causes severe diarrhea and intestinal infection. It is resistant to alcohol-based sanitizers and requires thorough handwashing with soap and water to effectively remove and kill the bacteria. Therefore, it is important to use soap and water instead of hand sanitizers when dealing with C-diff.

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