ipc quiz

What does enhanced cleaning of an isolation room involve when the patient has Clostridium difficile infection?

Twice-daily cleaning of horizontal surfaces with a chlorine-releasing agent

How long is MRSA-suppression treatment usually given for?

5 days

Which of the following require an aseptic technique?

Cannulation, urethral catheterisation or insertion of an intravenous cannula

In what order should the personal protective equipment used for caring for a patient with Ebola be removed?

Overshoes, apron, head and neck covering, outer pair of gloves, gown/coverall, eye protection, face mask, inner pair of gloves

A respiratory mask prevents you from touching your mucous membranes. Some masks contain a valve. The purpose of the valve is to:

Reduce perspiration and condensation so that the mask stays Dry

Which one of the following statements is correct in relation to cleansing and dressing chronic wounds?

A clean technique involves using clean, non-sterile, single-use gloves with tap water

Which one of the following statements about aseptic technique is correct?

'Asepsis' means an absence of potentially pathogenic microorganisms

Standard infection control precautions are essential measures to reduce the risk of transmission of infectious agents from ___________." Select one of the following answers to correctly complete the sentence.

Recognised and unrecognised sources

When nursing patients in source isolation, alcohol-based hand rub or gel should not be used:

During an outbreak of norovirus

Used linen from a patient who is in source isolation should be:

Sent to the laundry in a red soluble bag within an outer red bag

Which one of the following statements is true about fit-checking filtering facepiece 3 (FFP3) respiratory masks?

For an FFP3 mask without a valve, you should exhale sharply

Which one of the following is the correct method for hand hygiene immediately after entering the doffing room following an episode of care for a patient with Ebola?

Examine your outer gloves for contamination, cuts or tears and report these to the observer. Perform hand hygiene on your gloved hands

You should wear a healthcare uniform beneath the personal protective equipment when providing care to a patient with Ebola.” Is this statement true or false?

False