CPCT QUIZ 3: INFECTION CONTROL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED

CPCT QUIZ 3: INFECTION CONTROL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED A CPCT notices a small cut on their hand and covers it with an adhesive bandage. This action interrupts which of the following links in the chain of infection? Entrance. A CPCT has measured a patient's temperature using an oral digital thermometer. Which of the following actions should the technician take immediately after using it? Disinfect it with an antibacterial wipe. A CPCT is preparing to dispose of blood-soiled linens. Which of the followings actions should the CPCT take? Place the linens in a biohazard bag. A CPCT sustains a needlestick injury. which of the following actions should the CPCT take first? Wash the site with an antimicrobial soap and water. A CPCT is performing hand hygiene prior to caring for a patient. According to the CDC, which of the following is the minimum amount of time the CPCT should wash their hands with soap and water? 20 seconds. sterile technique required for which of the following procedures. Inserting a urinary catheter. Which of the following actions by a CPCT indicates an understanding of transmission-based precautions? Wears an N-95 respirator when caring for a patient with measles. A CPCT is caring for a patient who has TB. At which of the following times should the CPCT disinfect the equipment used in the treatment of the patient. When it will be removed from the patient's room to use on another patient. A CPCT notices a dried blood stain on the floor. Which action should they take? Discard cleanup materials in biohazard waste container. A CPCt is emptying an indwelling urinary catheter and receives a splash to the eye. which action should they take? Flush eyes at eyewash station. A CPCT is caring for a patient with C. Dif. Which of the following personal protective equipment is required to be worn when caring for this patient. Gown. A CPCT is opening a sterile package. which of the following actions should the CPCT take to maintain sterile technique? Keep hands above waist to avoid contaminating the sterile field. A CPCT is assisting a patient onto a bedpan. Which of the following actions by the technician indicates an understanding of standard precautions? Performs hand hygiene and dons a clean pair of gloves. A CPCT is disinfecting equipment following a procedure Which of the following is a method of disinfection? Chemical solutions. A CPCT is performing venipuncture. to reduce the risk of a needlestick injury, which of the following actions should should they take? Dispose of the needle in a sharps container. A CPCT is exposed to a chemical while sterilizing equipment. which of the following documents should they use to look up information about the chemical? Safety Data Sheets. Which of the following actions is most effective in preventing the transmission of infection? Performing proper hand hygiene.