PCA Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers 2024

PCA Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers 2024 infection control: -what is the best way to prevent the spread of infection? - answer-hand hygiene -80% of infectious diseases are spread through touch -alcohol based hand rubs like purell can be more effective than soap and water -important to know difference between alcohol based hand rub vs soap & water infection control: -compliance? -organizational goal for fiscal year? -fingernails? - answer-wash in, wash out -goal = at least 90% compliance -fingernails = natural nails kept less than 1/4 inch long & NO artificial nails *become a champion on your unit* infection control: standard precautions - answer-practices apply to ALL patients -meant to reduce risk of transmission regardless of suspected or confirmed infection -PPE (gloves, gowns, mask or respirator, goggles) -hand hygiene = the most effective way to stop the spread of disease. infection control: -donning PPE -doffing PPE - answerdonning (putting on) PPE: or respirator es or face shield s doffing (removing) PPE: -gloves -goggles or face shield -gown -mask or respirator -wash hands or use alcohol based hand sanitizer infection control: types of transmission based precautions (5) - answer1. contact = some MRSA & VRE, c. dif -gown & gloves 2. droplet = flu, menegitis -surgical mask 3. airborne = TB, measles, shingles -N95 resp. mask, pt in neg. pressure room w door closed at all times 4. protective equipment = neutropenic pt -pt must wear mask when out of room & no ill HCWs shpuld be caring for pt -no flowers or plants 5. strict isolation (droplet/airborne + contact + eye protection) = covid19 -procedure mask or N95 respirator, gown, gloves, & face shield infection control: