HealthStream: Infection Control Exam with complete solutions
The major reason for the increased rate of HAI in recent decades is: - Answer- Antibiotic-resistant infections have become more common. A good infection control program can provide protection against HAIs for: - Answer- All of the above For routine hand hygiene in most clinical situations, the CDC recommends: - Answer- Plain soap and water When you report an occupational exposure to a patient's blood, who is/are responsible for making sure you receive appropriate follow-up? - Answer- Your facility Under Standard Precautions, gloves must be worn: - Answer- For all patient tasks when there is a risk of contact with blood or body fluids With regard to infection reservoirs, which of the following is true? - Answer- Computer keyboards and other surfaces can be contaminated by touching them with a used glove. What percentage of all hospitalized patients in the United States have at least one HAI? - Answer- 4% In the chain of infection, which link in the chain is most easily broken? - Answer- Method of transmission Low-level disinfection: - Answer- Is generally achieved by soaking items in a chemical solution Healthcare-associated infection (HAI) is: - Answer- An infection that develops in the hospital or after medical treatment
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