Module One

Question 1

What does IPC stand for?

Answer 1

Infection Prevention and Control

Question 2

What is the definition of Infection Prevention and Control, according to the WHO?

Answer 2

“A practical, evidence-based approach to preventing patients and health workers from being harmed by avoidable infections.” (WHO, 2024)

Question 3

What does IPC aim to achieve?

Answer 3

Minimising the risk of transmission of infection, and minimising the development of antimicrobial resistance.

Question 4

What is Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)?

Answer 4

Antimicrobial resistance is where microbes build up a tolerance to antimicrobial medicines, causing the medications to become ineffective in treating infections.

Question 5

What does HAI stand for?

Answer 5

Healthcare-Associated Infections

Question 6

What is the definition of Healthcare-Associated Infections?

Answer 6

Infections occurring as a direct or indirect result of healthcare.

Question 7

What are 3 roles of nurses regarding IPC?

Answer 7

1) Act according to healthcare service policies and procedures

2) Follow IPC measures

3) Engage in risk identification and management

Question 8

What are the 5 moments for hand hygiene?

Answer 8

1) Before touching a patient

2) Before a procedure

3) After a procedure or body fluid exposure risk

4) After touching a patient

5) After touching a patient’s surroundings