Infection Control

Question 1

5 types of disease causing micro-organism

Answer 1

Virus, Fungi, Bacteria, Protozoa, Parasites

Question 2

What is an infection

Answer 2

where organisms invade the body prompting a tissue reaction producing symptoms of a disease

Question 3

How often should medical devices such as cannulae be changed to prevent the formation of Staph. Epidermis

Answer 3

72 hours

Question 4

Route of transmission of Salmonella

Answer 4

Faecal

Question 5

Common diseases transmitted through contact

Answer 5

MRSA, Lice, Chicken Pox etc…

Question 6

Common diseases transmitted through the Blood

Answer 6

Hepatitis (A,B,C) HIV

Question 7

3 Symptoms of a standard infection

Answer 7

High Temp (Pyrexia) Pus, Swelling, Redness, Pain, Increased HR (Tachycardia)

Question 8

What would suggest a genital tract infection

Answer 8

Foul smell, Itchiness, Swelling & Redness

Question 9

How should you dry your hands
A) Paper Towel
B) Drip Dry
C) Hand Dryer
D) Wipe them on someone's back you dislike

Answer 9

A

Question 10

How would you wash your hands when in contact with transient flora

Answer 10

normally- with soap and water

Question 11

Hand washing guide for resident flora

Answer 11

surgical hand wash- aqueous antiseptic

Question 12

When would you wear neoprene gloves

Answer 12

In theatre

Question 13

Which material is the standard for gloves
A) Vinyl
B) Plastic
C) Latex
D) Neoprene
E) Nitrile

Answer 13

C

Question 14

You see a used sharp needle on the counter next to were your colleague has just administered an injection, should you dispose of it?

Answer 14

No, remind her that he/she should dispose of it his/herself

Question 15

How would you eradicate MRSA from a fomite

Answer 15

Use antiseptic dusting powder

Question 16

If you are cut by a needle what are the 5 steps you need to take (In order)

Answer 16

Encourage bleeding, wash it, cover it, report it, occupational health.

Question 17

What must be done to items before disinfection

Answer 17

They must be cleaned.

Question 18

For what level of risk is sterilization an appropriate response

Answer 18

High risk

Question 19

If something is contaminated by bodily fluids what level of risk does it pose

Answer 19

Intermediate risk

Question 20

If an item is contaminated with C. diff what response should be taken

Answer 20

Sterilization to kill spores such as C.diff.

Question 21

Does disinfection destroy all micro-organisms other than spores

Answer 21

No, but lowers levels to an acceptable figure.

Question 22

Re-use of a single use device can affect (state 2 things)

Answer 22

Safety, Performance, Effectiveness and Infection Control risk.

Question 23

Can single use devices ever be re-used?

Answer 23

Yes, with the same patient.

Question 24

What pressure room would be used in protective isolation

Answer 24

Positive pressure

Question 25

When would source isolation be used

Answer 25

when a patient has a known or suspected infection

Question 26

How can viruses be transmitted

Answer 26

direct contact, fomites, bodily fluids, animal vectors, contaminated food and water.

Question 27

What does PPE stand for

Answer 27

Personal Protective Equipment

Question 28

3 types of infection

Answer 28

Endogenous, Exogenous & Environmental

Question 29

PPE standard for treating pulmonary TB?

Answer 29

Face mask, apron, gloves

Question 30

With hand hygiene, where are most microbes found

Answer 30

under the fingernails