RNSG-1105-Module 2 Infection Prevention
and control questions and answers
2024\2025 A+ Grade
Infection
- correct answer An infection is an invasion of a susceptible host by a pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi,
parasites) resulting in disease
Health care-associated infections (HAIs)
- correct answer -an infection acquired while the client is receiving care in a health-care setting
-formally called nosocomial infections
-can come from exogenous source or endogenous source
-most common setting for HAIs is the ICU
-best way to prevent HAIs is through frequent and effective hand hygiene
-most common site of HAIs is the urinary tract
-most common causative agents are Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and enterococci
-an iatrogenic infection results from a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure
-HAIs are not always preventable and not always iatrogenic
Break the chain of infection
- correct answer hand washing
Infection control
- correct answer although it is impossible to ensure that the patients environment is free of
microorganisms, there are many steps that a nurse can take to reduce the spread of MO and thus
promote safety for both the PT and HC personnel
TJC National Patient Safety Goals
, Goal#7
- correct answer Reduce infections
HAIs are a PT safety issue affecting all types of HC organizations
Medical asepsis (clean technique)
- correct answer practice used to remove or destroy germs and to prevent their spread from one person
or place to another person or place
What is the MOST effective technique in preventing transmission of infection?
- correct answer -The first line defense in medical asepsis is hand-washing
-Proper Hand-washing is considered the single most effective way to stop the spread of MO and
PReventing infection
Safety Check prior to hand washing
- correct answer - assessing the fingernails are SHORT(Highest concentration of MO are under the nails)
-Jewelry removed, especially rings with stones. Wedding bands may be worn sometimes
-Skin free of lesions
hand hygiene
- correct answer -reduces the number of pathogens on the hand
-hands must be washed after PT contact regardless of the use of gloves. Even if you wear gloves, wash
your hands
-Gloved hands cannot be effectively washed
What is the MOST effective way to clean uncontaminated hands?
- correct answer Alcohol based hand rubs are more effective in killing bacteria than soap and water
-alcohol based hand rubs are recommended by the CDC when hands are not contaminated
-They protect HC workers hands, reduce the transmission of pathogens to PT, and personnel in HC
settings
SO REMEMBER TO FOAM In and FOAM OUT
______________ regular soap
and control questions and answers
2024\2025 A+ Grade
Infection
- correct answer An infection is an invasion of a susceptible host by a pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi,
parasites) resulting in disease
Health care-associated infections (HAIs)
- correct answer -an infection acquired while the client is receiving care in a health-care setting
-formally called nosocomial infections
-can come from exogenous source or endogenous source
-most common setting for HAIs is the ICU
-best way to prevent HAIs is through frequent and effective hand hygiene
-most common site of HAIs is the urinary tract
-most common causative agents are Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and enterococci
-an iatrogenic infection results from a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure
-HAIs are not always preventable and not always iatrogenic
Break the chain of infection
- correct answer hand washing
Infection control
- correct answer although it is impossible to ensure that the patients environment is free of
microorganisms, there are many steps that a nurse can take to reduce the spread of MO and thus
promote safety for both the PT and HC personnel
TJC National Patient Safety Goals
, Goal#7
- correct answer Reduce infections
HAIs are a PT safety issue affecting all types of HC organizations
Medical asepsis (clean technique)
- correct answer practice used to remove or destroy germs and to prevent their spread from one person
or place to another person or place
What is the MOST effective technique in preventing transmission of infection?
- correct answer -The first line defense in medical asepsis is hand-washing
-Proper Hand-washing is considered the single most effective way to stop the spread of MO and
PReventing infection
Safety Check prior to hand washing
- correct answer - assessing the fingernails are SHORT(Highest concentration of MO are under the nails)
-Jewelry removed, especially rings with stones. Wedding bands may be worn sometimes
-Skin free of lesions
hand hygiene
- correct answer -reduces the number of pathogens on the hand
-hands must be washed after PT contact regardless of the use of gloves. Even if you wear gloves, wash
your hands
-Gloved hands cannot be effectively washed
What is the MOST effective way to clean uncontaminated hands?
- correct answer Alcohol based hand rubs are more effective in killing bacteria than soap and water
-alcohol based hand rubs are recommended by the CDC when hands are not contaminated
-They protect HC workers hands, reduce the transmission of pathogens to PT, and personnel in HC
settings
SO REMEMBER TO FOAM In and FOAM OUT
______________ regular soap
