Question

Infection Prevention and Control/Transmission Prevention True or False 1.THandwashing begins by wetting hands and generously applying soap 2_Apply at least 15 seconds of friction to all urfaces of hands and wrist. Carefully wash under your fingernails only if you have performed direct patient care. 4. Thoroughly dry your hands using a paper towel to turn off the water 5 Artificial nails are acceptable if alcohol based hand rubs are always used at work. If hands are visibly soiled, hand rub solution should be applied immediately 7. e. E_it is acceptable t 6. tandard precautions are employed by all personnel for all residents. is acceptable to carry trash or linen out of room using same gloves. 9. Which of the following is NOT known to be transmitted through blood or body fluids containing blood A. Hepatitis B B. Hepatitis C C. AIDS/HIV D. Chickenpox 10. How long can some organisms live on inanimate objects,such as tables/countertops? A. A day B. Three weeks C. Up to 1 week 11. Identify a situation in your work routine that requires additional protective equipment (PPE) such as gowns, gloves, and/or eyewear or face mask. 12. List the location of the following PPE in your work area. Gloves Masks Protective eyewear Gowns

Answer 1

1.The steps of hand washing is wet the hands>apply soap >scrub or wash>dry the hand

Ans:True

2.Hand has to be washed 20 seconds in each area to kill all the microorganisms

Ans:False

3.Hand washing is the first weapon in healthcare to fight infection .During patient care the area in between the nails are highly contaminated, so it has to be cleansed properly

Ans:False

4.Germs are present in wet areas than dry area.Transmission of grtms eill be less when hands are dry.After hand washing a paper towel can be used to turn off the tap or thoroughly dry off the hands

Ans:True

5.Growing nails are not allowed in patient care,artificial nails can b additional source of infection and a palce for microorganisms to settle down.

Ans:False

6.Hands will be generally unclean or soiled after patient care or after any procedure.An immediate disinfection is necessary to kill the microbes so a hand sanitizer or hand rub should be used

Ans :True

7.Standard precautions are used in all aspects of area to prevent infection ,this has to be followed by all healthcare professional

Ans:True

8.When a linen is soiled or if there is a trash it has to be collected in the bin as per the protocol.The glives will be contaminated after collecting a trash of soiled linen.The gloves has to be discarded there because opening the door may lead yo deposition of microorganisms in the handle of the lock or door

Ans:False

9.Blood borne infection are one which cases infection when there is a contact of the infected blood.Hepatitis B,Hepatitis C ,HIV/AIDS are transmitted through infected blood.

Chicken pox doesn't spread via blood ,it spreads by droplet infection or by touching the rash,coughing and by sneezing

Ans:D.Chickenpox

10.A microorganisms can live on the objects very active fir few minutes to 15 minutes.It can survive or be dormant for first 24 hours and then gradually loosing its virulence

Ans:A.a day

11.Additional PPE is a must when working in isolation department, communicable disease department ,operation theatre where the chances of spills and contamination is ver high

12.Gloves are used in all procedures where there is a contact with microorganisms (patient care,cleaning or housekeeping, surgery, procedures,handling biomedical wastes,etc.,)

Masks are used in respiratory ward,cleaning, operation theatre

Protective eyewear are used in the area like laboratory where there are chances of chemical exposure

Gowns are used in patient care who are highly infectious, surgery,procedures,OT staff,Cath lab staff.