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Infection Prevention Flashcards

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  1. Which of the following is the correct minimum time hands should be rubbed together when using an alcohol-based hand rub?

    Answer: 20 seconds

    Alcohol-based hand rub should be rubbed over all hand surfaces for at least 20 seconds until the hands are dry to ensure adequate microbial reduction.

  2. Which of the following practices is part of a ventilator bundle to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)?

    Answer: Elevating the head of the bed to 30–45 degrees

    Elevating the head of the bed to 30–45 degrees is a core ventilator bundle element that reduces aspiration of gastric contents and lowers VAP risk.

  3. What does 'endemic' mean in the context of infectious disease epidemiology?

    Answer: The constant, baseline presence of a disease in a specific geographic area

    Endemic describes a disease that is consistently present at a predictable, baseline level within a particular geographic region or population.

  4. Which of the following is an example of a vector-borne disease?

    Answer: West Nile virus

    West Nile virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito, making it a classic example of a vector-borne disease.

  5. In infection control, what is the primary purpose of surveillance?

    Answer: To identify trends, outbreaks, and the effectiveness of prevention measures

    Surveillance collects and analyzes data on infection rates to identify trends, detect outbreaks early, and evaluate the impact of infection prevention interventions.

  6. Which of the following correctly describes the difference between bactericidal and bacteriostatic agents?

    Answer: Bactericidal agents kill bacteria; bacteriostatic agents inhibit bacterial growth without killing

    Bactericidal agents kill bacteria directly, while bacteriostatic agents only inhibit their growth and reproduction, relying on the host immune system to eliminate them.

  7. A patient with scabies is admitted to the hospital. Which type of transmission-based precaution should be implemented?

    Answer: Contact precautions

    Scabies is transmitted through direct skin-to-skin contact, so contact precautions including gloves and gown are required to prevent spread to healthcare workers and other patients.