Infection Control and Prevention Flashcards
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An ALF administrator notices a pattern of urinary tract infections in a specific wing of the facility. Which is the FIRST step in investigating this potential outbreak?
Answer: Conduct a line-listing to identify common factors among affected residents
Creating a line-listing that captures demographics, symptoms, locations, and timelines is the essential first step in identifying common exposure sources in an outbreak investigation.
Which disinfectant is recommended by the CDC for environmental surface disinfection when C. difficile is a concern?
Answer: EPA-registered hypochlorite (bleach) solution
EPA-registered bleach-based products are the recommended disinfectants for environmental surfaces in rooms occupied by patients with C. diff because they effectively destroy spores.
How long should proper handwashing with soap and water take, according to CDC guidelines?
Answer: At least 20 seconds
The CDC recommends scrubbing hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water to effectively remove germs.
In an ALF, sharps containers must be replaced when they reach what fill level to prevent needlestick injuries?
Answer: Three-quarters (75%) full
OSHA and best practice guidelines require replacing sharps containers when they reach three-quarters full to prevent overfilling and inadvertent needlestick injuries.
Which of the following is a key component of a facility's written Exposure Control Plan required under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?
Answer: Identification of tasks and job classifications where occupational exposure occurs
OSHA requires the Exposure Control Plan to identify all job classifications and tasks where employees may be occupationally exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials.
An ALF staff member sustains a needlestick injury from a used syringe. What is the CORRECT immediate first-aid response?
Answer: Squeeze the wound to express blood, wash thoroughly with soap and water, and report immediately
Immediately washing the puncture site with soap and water and reporting promptly allows for timely post-exposure evaluation and prophylaxis if indicated.
Which of the following BEST describes the role of an Infection Preventionist (IP) in an assisted living facility?
Answer: Overseeing surveillance, education, policy development, and outbreak response for infection control
An Infection Preventionist is responsible for the facility's entire infection prevention program, including surveillance, staff education, policy development, and leading outbreak investigations.