Infection Control & Sterile Technique Flashcards
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Universal hepatitis B vaccination of newborns is ideally administered within:
Answer: 24 hours of birth
The first dose of hepatitis B vaccine should be given within 24 hours of birth to all newborns per CDC/AAP guidelines.
Which method is the gold standard for sterilizing reusable metal instruments used in deliveries?
Answer: Steam autoclave sterilization
Steam autoclave (moist heat) sterilization at 121°C for 15–30 minutes destroys all microorganisms including spores and is the gold standard.
A midwifery assistant should don sterile gloves using which technique to maintain sterility?
Answer: Closed-glove technique, keeping gloves inside the gown cuffs until gloved
The closed-glove technique keeps the hands inside the gown cuffs throughout donning, preventing contamination of the sterile glove exterior.
Which sign is most indicative of wound infection in a perineal laceration repair?
Answer: Erythema, warmth, swelling, and purulent discharge
Classic signs of wound infection — redness, heat, swelling, and pus — indicate bacterial colonization requiring treatment at the repair site.
HIV-positive pregnant women on antiretroviral therapy (ART) can reduce mother-to-child transmission risk to approximately:
Answer: Less than 1%
With effective ART and an undetectable viral load, the risk of perinatal HIV transmission is reduced to less than 1%.
Before performing a vaginal exam on a laboring patient, the midwifery assistant should:
Answer: Perform hand hygiene and don sterile gloves
Vaginal exams during labor require hand hygiene followed by sterile gloves to minimize infection risk, especially with ruptured membranes.