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Creating a Safe Clinical Environment: Infection Control-NON CEU

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1.  Which is NOT part of the chain of infection? reservoir hand hygiene portal of entry mode of transmission

2.  Direct transmission of infectious agents may be interrupted by: use of gloves when touching the patient sterilization of critical instruments covering mouth when coughing keeping food away from patient care areas

3.  The skin surface most susceptible to infection is: eyelid external auditory canal sole of the foot scalp

4.  Which is NOT true of MRSA? stands for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus may be acquired in hospital or community facilities such as gyms is easily treated with traditional antibiotic therapy may be fatal

5.  What should the patient be taught regarding infection control at home? practice hand hygiene before and after handling hearing aids avoid cross-contamination with food disinfect hearing aids daily all of the above

6.  Which is NOT true of protective gloves? may be worn with multiple patients before discarding must fit tightly around the wrist must be discarded if torn must practice hand hygiene after removal

7.  Which decontamination procedure is appropriate for otoscope specula and cerumen removal instruments? clean disinfect sterilize A & B A & C

8.  Which statement regarding contaminated instruments in NOT true? store in covered container keep away from clean instruments may re-use disposable instruments after decontamination follow manufacturer’s instructions

9.  Which is NOT a work practice control? care in the use of sharp tools use safety glasses as needed properly dispose of blood and cerumen immunization

10.  Which action should be taken after exposure to a patient’s blood? wash cuts and flush splashes from face determine need for post-exposure prophylaxis identify source individual, if possible inform supervisor and company infection control officer all of the above