Infection Prevention and Control Flashcards

What is the Spaulding Classification system used for in infection prevention?

Answer: Categorizing medical devices based on infection risk to determine disinfection or sterilization level required

The Spaulding Classification categorizes devices as critical, semi-critical, or non-critical based on infection risk from their use.

What are the five moments for hand hygiene as defined by the WHO?

Answer: Before patient contact, before aseptic task, after body fluid exposure, after patient contact, after touching patient surroundings

WHO five moments: before touching patient, before clean/aseptic procedures, after body fluid exposure risk, after touching patient, after touching patient surroundings.

What type of precautions should be implemented for a patient diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis?

Answer: Airborne precautions

Pulmonary TB requires airborne precautions because M. tuberculosis is transmitted via airborne nuclei that remain suspended in the air.

What is the minimum bleach concentration recommended by CDC for disinfecting surfaces contaminated with C. difficile?

Answer: 1:10 dilution (5,000 ppm) or EPA-registered sporicidal product

CDC recommends 1:10 dilution of sodium hypochlorite (5,000 ppm) or EPA-registered sporicidal product for C. difficile spores.

What is an Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) matrix used for in healthcare construction?

Answer: To evaluate infection risk from construction and determine appropriate precautions based on patient population and project type

The ICRA matrix cross-references construction activity type with patient risk group to determine the appropriate class of precautions.

What is the proper order for donning PPE when entering a patient room under contact and droplet precautions?

Answer: Gown, mask or respirator, eye protection, gloves

The correct donning sequence is gown first, then mask/respirator, then eye protection, and gloves last to cover the gown cuffs.