Deck 4: Infection Prevention and Control in Critical Care

Question 1

A recent, large scale European study in adult Critical Care found a Healthcare Associated Infection prevalence rate of

A) 3.5%
B) 8.4%
C) 12.6%
D) 16.2%

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which of the following adult body sites is usually "sterile"?

A) Bladder
B) Fingernails
C) Vagina
D) Gut

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following respiratory pathogens is not transmitted through aerosols?

A) Tuberculosis
B) Chickenpox
C) Influenza
D) Measles

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which of the following is recommended for physically clean hands that are contaminated with multidrug-resistant organisms?

A) Soap and water
B) Soap and water followed by alcohol hand rub
C) Chlorhexidine antiseptic wash
D) Alcohol hand rub

Question 5

Which of the following is the best approach when managing peripheral cannulas?

A) Always remove and re-insert at 72 hours
B) If healthy at 72 hours with poor venous access retain for a further 24 hours then remove and re-insert
C) If healthy at 72 hours with poor venous access retain and closely observe
D) Remove at either 72 or 96 hours depending on the patient's other comorbidities