Infection Control Quiz: Multiple Choice!

Cleaning or disinfecting the glucometer after each use is necessary to prevent the spread of germs and maintain hygiene. Glucometers come into contact with blood, which can carry infectious diseases. Cleaning the device helps remove any blood residue and reduces the risk of contamination for subsequent users. It is essential to follow proper cleaning procedures recommended by the manufacturer to ensure accurate and safe results.

All of the above statements are true. Single dose medication vials are indeed only used for one patient to prevent cross-contamination. Sharps, such as needles and syringes, should be disposed of in puncture-resistant containers to ensure safe disposal and prevent injuries. IV fluid bags are also meant for single patient use only to maintain sterility and prevent the risk of infection. Therefore, the correct answer is "All of the above."

Staff must perform hand hygiene after removing gloves, before direct patient contact, after direct patient contact, and before performing invasive procedures. This is because these are critical moments where hand hygiene is necessary to prevent the spread of infection and maintain patient safety. By performing hand hygiene at these specific times, staff can reduce the risk of transmitting pathogens and ensure a clean and safe healthcare environment.

After completing a procedure, it is necessary to take the scope/chux out of the procedure room and into the scope room. Before setting up for the next procedure, it is important to wipe the procedure cart thoroughly with the proper disinfecting wipes. This ensures that the cart is clean and free from any potential contaminants, reducing the risk of infection or cross-contamination during the next procedure. Therefore, the statement is true.

You can not set both scopes on the procedure cart at the same time. You may have the other scope on the counter with a chux underneath and a chux on top.

The given answer is true because the question states that the glucometer must be cleaned with disinfecting wipes per the manufacturer's instructions. According to the instructions for the current glucometer model, only Super Sani-Cloth wipes with the purple lid should be used, not Clorox wipes with the green lid. Therefore, it is necessary to use the specified wipes for cleaning the glucometer.

The correct answer is the Infection Control Manual. This manual is likely to contain detailed guidelines and procedures for cleaning and decontaminating a gross blood spill. It is a comprehensive resource that healthcare professionals can refer to for infection control protocols and practices. The other options, such as the MCDH share drive folder, MSDS folder, and the scope room cabinet, may contain related information but may not specifically address the cleaning of blood spills.

Once the scope is taken into the scope room, the metal scope buddy attachment is then attached by the equipment techs. The clear disposable scope buddy attachment can be discarded in the room.

The correct answer is a combination of statements that promote proper infection control practices. It is important to keep your hands away from your face to prevent the transfer of contaminants. Gloves and the outside of masks can become contaminated, so it is necessary to change gloves when they are torn or heavily contaminated. Limiting the surfaces you touch helps reduce the spread of pathogens. Performing hand hygiene before and after putting on and removing personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential to maintain cleanliness. However, hand hygiene should be performed before putting on gloves as well, contrary to the statement that hand hygiene does not need to be performed prior to putting gloves on. The statement about reusing gloves from other procedures is incorrect as it compromises infection control measures.

Some physicians prefer to use a pediatric colonoscope for a double procedure, where an upper endoscopy is followed by a colonoscopy. In this case, after the upper endoscopy is completed, they suction only water into the scope before starting the colonoscopy. Additionally, they rinse the biopsy forceps in water only. This approach is considered true, indicating that using water without any cleaning agent is the preferred method for preparing the scope and forceps for the colonoscopy.

hand washing with antimicrobial soap is required