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A comprehensive review of the key concepts and questions related to infection prevention and control, specifically focusing on chapter 6 of the iahcsmm (international association of healthcare central service materiel management) curriculum. A wide range of topics, including the importance of hand hygiene, the use of personal protective equipment (ppe), the principles of asepsis, the requirements of the osha bloodborne pathogen standard, and the environmental control measures necessary in the central service department. Structured as a series of exam-style questions and answers, designed to help students and professionals prepare for the iahcsmm ipc (infection prevention and control) certification exam. By studying this document, individuals can gain a comprehensive understanding of the key concepts and best practices in infection prevention and control, which are essential for ensuring patient safety and reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections.
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Each year approximately.......... patients develop a healthcare- associated infection - Answer>> 2 million Watches and other jewelry should not be worn in the central service department work areas because - Answer>> They Harbor bacteria During hand washing hands should be lathered and scrubbed for at least - Answer>> 15sec To protect themselves from splashes and Spills Central service technicians assigned to the decontamination area should wear - Answer>> Fluid resistant gowns The main theory of standard precautions is that - Answer>> Patients May pose a risk of infection whether they've been diagnosed with an infectious disease or not Which of the following is not a requirement of the OSHA bloodborne pathogen standard - Answer>> Keep biohazard areas locked Following standard precautions protocols is required by - Answer>> OSHA Departmental dress codes apply to - Answer>> Everyone entering the central service department
Each year, approximately _______ patients develop a Healthcare-associated infection. A. 1 million B. 2 million C. 10 million D. 20 million - Answer>> B. 2 million Watches and other jewelry should not be worn in the Central Service department work areas because: A. they harbor bacteria B. they are expensive C. they may be damaged D. they may be misplaced or stolen - Answer>> A. they harbor bacteria During handwashing, hands should be lathered and scrubbed for at least: A. 10 seconds B. 15 seconds C. 1 minute D. 2 minutes - Answer>> B. 15 seconds To protect themselves from splashes and spills, Central Service Technicians assigned to the decontamination area should wear: A. Double-cloth gowns B. Blue Surgical Scrubs C. Fluid-Resistant Gowns D. Sterile Operating Room Gowns - Answer>> C. Fluid- Resistant Gowns The main theory of Standard Precautions is that: A. Patients in high-risk categories may be infectious B. Patients diagnosed with a specific disease may be infectious C. Patients are generally healthy unless they show symptoms of an infectious disease
D. Patients may pose a risk of infection whether they have been diagnosed with an infectious disease or not - Answer>> D. Patients may pose a risk of infection whether they have been diagnosed with an infectious disease or not Which of the following is NOT a requirement of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard? A. provide hepatitis B vaccine to employees at no cost B. observe standard precautions C. keep biohazard areas locked D. use engineering controls to prevent biohazard exposures - Answer>> C. keep biohazard areas locked Following Standard Precautions protocols is required by: A. the FDA B. the NFPA C. the EPA D. OSHA - Answer>> D. OSHA Departmental dress codes apply to: A. everyone entering the Central Service department B. only hospital employees C. only persons who will be spending more than 10 minutes in The Central Service work area D. only visitors such as sales reps, maintenance personnel, etc. - Answer>> A. everyone entering the Central Service department Inanimate objects that can transmit bacteria are called: A. Transmission devices B. Fomites C. Carriers D. Framiseals - Answer>> B. Fomites Floors in the Central Service department should be:
Which of these traffic control/dress code requirements applies to the Operating Room? A. Biohazard B. Unrestricted C. Semi-Restricted D. Restricted - Answer>> D. Restricted