ATI Skills Modules 4.0: Infection Control Exam
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surgical asepsis - ANSWER sterile technique to prevent infection of a surgical wound
that includes procedures to prohibit the presence of pathogens from the client, medical
personnel, equipment, and surgical environment.
medical asepsis - ANSWER practices and procedures to reduce the risk of infection,
including, but not limited to hand hygiene, environmental cleaning, and barrier
techniques.
When performing hand hygiene with an alcohol-based gel, a nurse should rub their
hands together until all of the gel has evaporated and their hands are dry. Which of the
following is the correct rationale for why hands should be rubbed together until dry? -
ANSWER Drying provides the full antiseptic effect.
A dry environment offers better protection against the proliferation of pathogens than a
moist environment. The bactericidal alcohol components of these gels further enhance
their superior antiseptic effect.
What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infection? - ANSWER Hand
hygiene.
When should hand hygiene be performed? - ANSWER Before and after patient contact,
before clean/aseptic procedures, after contact with body fluids, after contact with
patient surroundings, and after removing gloves. Always with soap and water when
leaving the room of a patient with C. diff, yeast, or other spore-producing organisms.
What is the minimum time hands should be washed with soap and water? - ANSWER At
least 20 seconds.
In what situations is soap and water REQUIRED instead of alcohol-based hand rub
, (ABHR)? - ANSWER When hands are visibly soiled, after contact with body fluids, and
after caring for patients with C. difficile, norovirus, or other spore-forming organisms.
What is the recommended alcohol concentration for hand rubs? - ANSWER 60-95%
alcohol.
What are the 5 steps of proper hand hygiene with soap and water? - ANSWER Wet
hands, apply soap, scrub all surfaces for at least 20 seconds, rinse under running
water, dry with a clean towel.
What parts of the hand are most frequently missed during hand hygiene? - ANSWER
Thumbs, fingertips, and between fingers.
Why should you avoid artificial nails and nail polish in healthcare? - ANSWER They can
harbor bacteria and increase the risk of infection.
How long should nails be kept in healthcare settings? - ANSWER No longer than 0.6 cm
(0.25 in) beyond the fingertip.
After applying an alcohol-based hand rub, how long should you rub your hands
together? - ANSWER Until completely dry (about 20 seconds).
Until completely dry (about 20 seconds). - ANSWER It can cause recontamination from
air or surfaces.
What is the correct sequence for removing PPE to reduce contamination risk? -
ANSWER Gloves → goggles/face shield → gown → mask → perform hand hygiene.
Standard Precautions - ANSWER Standard precautions include a group of infection
prevention practices that apply to all clients, regardless of suspected or confirmed
infection status, in any setting in which health care is delivered. These include hand
hygiene and the use of gloves, gown, mask, eye protection, or face shield.
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surgical asepsis - ANSWER sterile technique to prevent infection of a surgical wound
that includes procedures to prohibit the presence of pathogens from the client, medical
personnel, equipment, and surgical environment.
medical asepsis - ANSWER practices and procedures to reduce the risk of infection,
including, but not limited to hand hygiene, environmental cleaning, and barrier
techniques.
When performing hand hygiene with an alcohol-based gel, a nurse should rub their
hands together until all of the gel has evaporated and their hands are dry. Which of the
following is the correct rationale for why hands should be rubbed together until dry? -
ANSWER Drying provides the full antiseptic effect.
A dry environment offers better protection against the proliferation of pathogens than a
moist environment. The bactericidal alcohol components of these gels further enhance
their superior antiseptic effect.
What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infection? - ANSWER Hand
hygiene.
When should hand hygiene be performed? - ANSWER Before and after patient contact,
before clean/aseptic procedures, after contact with body fluids, after contact with
patient surroundings, and after removing gloves. Always with soap and water when
leaving the room of a patient with C. diff, yeast, or other spore-producing organisms.
What is the minimum time hands should be washed with soap and water? - ANSWER At
least 20 seconds.
In what situations is soap and water REQUIRED instead of alcohol-based hand rub
, (ABHR)? - ANSWER When hands are visibly soiled, after contact with body fluids, and
after caring for patients with C. difficile, norovirus, or other spore-forming organisms.
What is the recommended alcohol concentration for hand rubs? - ANSWER 60-95%
alcohol.
What are the 5 steps of proper hand hygiene with soap and water? - ANSWER Wet
hands, apply soap, scrub all surfaces for at least 20 seconds, rinse under running
water, dry with a clean towel.
What parts of the hand are most frequently missed during hand hygiene? - ANSWER
Thumbs, fingertips, and between fingers.
Why should you avoid artificial nails and nail polish in healthcare? - ANSWER They can
harbor bacteria and increase the risk of infection.
How long should nails be kept in healthcare settings? - ANSWER No longer than 0.6 cm
(0.25 in) beyond the fingertip.
After applying an alcohol-based hand rub, how long should you rub your hands
together? - ANSWER Until completely dry (about 20 seconds).
Until completely dry (about 20 seconds). - ANSWER It can cause recontamination from
air or surfaces.
What is the correct sequence for removing PPE to reduce contamination risk? -
ANSWER Gloves → goggles/face shield → gown → mask → perform hand hygiene.
Standard Precautions - ANSWER Standard precautions include a group of infection
prevention practices that apply to all clients, regardless of suspected or confirmed
infection status, in any setting in which health care is delivered. These include hand
hygiene and the use of gloves, gown, mask, eye protection, or face shield.
