WB4081- Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course 75 Questions and Rational Answers 2024 update

WB4081- Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course 75 Questions and Rational Answers 2024 update 16. Standard Precautions apply when caring for which of the following patients? Please select the best answer. A)All patients known to be colonized with antibiotic-resistant bacteria B) All patients who require maximal assistance with activities of daily living C) All patients, regardless of suspected or confirmed infection status D) All patients with wounds, indwelling devices, or who are receiving antibiotics 17. Tracking process and outcome surveillance measures over time allows the infection prevention and control (IPC) program to do which of the following? Please select the best answer. A) Establish a baseline rate B) Identify changes in rates that may require an intervention C)Understand whether an intervention is effective D)All of the above 18. True or False. As part of Respiratory Hygiene and Cough Etiquette, individuals with signs of respiratory infection should wear a respirator, if tolerated. A)True B)False 19. True or False. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule restricts healthcare providers from sharing protected health information at transfer for treatment purposes without patient authorization. A) True B)False