True or False: An open cup of coffee is allowed, and encouraged, at your desk when you are charting.
FALSE. No eating or drinking in clinical areas.
100
The three types of Transmission Based Precautions used here at PHCMC
Contact, droplet, airborne
100
This is the number one way to prevent the spread of nosocomial(hospital acquired) infections.
Handwashing
100
True or False: All admissions are screened for MRSA here at PHCMC.
FALSE. If they have a history of MRSA, they do not need to be rescreened.
100
Two of the bundles we practice here at PHCMC.
CAUTI, VAP, CLABSI, SSI
200
True or False: Computer keyboards and telephones have more germs on them than public toilets.
TRUE.
200
What PPE must be worn to enter a patients room in "Contact" Precautions?
Gown and gloves
200
The length of time you must lather your hands with soap
What is 15 seconds
200
Three MDRO’s for which patients are often isolated for at PHCMC.
MRSA, VRE, ACB, ESBL, CRE (Cdiff)
200
Three out of the five elements of the VAP bundle.
-Elevation of the head of the bed
-Daily "Sedation Wake Up" and Assessment for Readiness to Extubate
-Peptic Ulcer Disease Prophylaxis
-Deep Venous Thrombosis Prophylaxis
-CHG oral rinse q 12hrs
300
What is the cost of immunizations for VA employees
Nothing, Nada, FREE!
300
What PPE must be worn to enter a patients room in "Droplet" precautions:
A mask
300
Two types of artificial nails not allowed for direct caregivers at PHCMC.
Gel and shellac nails
300
What skin infection is suspected when a patient comes in and says "I got bit by a spider"
What is : MRSA
300
Three out of the five elements of the CLABSI bundle.
- Hand hygiene
- Maximal sterile barriers
- Chlorhexidine skin antisepsis
- Optimal catheter site selection, with avoidance of the femoral vein for central venous access in adult patients
- Daily review of line necessity with prompt removal of unnecessary lines
400
Can you get the flu from the flu shot?
NO!
400
Three elements of Standard Precautions
Hand hygiene, PPE with potential exposure, respiratory etiquette, cleaning equipment, employee health
400
Name two instances when you cannot use alcohol based hand sanitizer to clean your hands?
When visibly contaminated or when caring for a patient with Cdiff
400
MRSA is spread thru_____, and ______precautions are required if nares positive.