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Answers can be found in:AFI 44-108, Infection Prevention and Control ProgramMGI 44-006, Infection Control ProgramMGI 48-006, Tuberculosis Infection Control ProgramMGI 48-017, MDG Exposure Control Plan & Employee Health Program

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1.

Every Healthcare Worker (HCW) has the ethical responsibility to...
- A.
  
  Protect their patients and colleagues from acquiring an infection.
- B.
  
  Work through lunch.
- C.
  
  Act as an in-house resource for questions regarding BBP and infection control practices.
- D.
  
  Conducts quarterly visual surveillance of duty sections.
Correct Answer
A. Protect their patients and colleagues from acquiring an infection.

Explanation
See MGI 44-006, Infection Control Program, Section 2.

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2.

Surgical hand antisepsis (vs. general hand washing) must be done prior to performing an invasive procedure as it helps to reduce the incidence of healthcare associated infections.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
See MGI 44-006, Para. 4.1.3

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3.

Surgical hand antisepsis involves:
- A.
  
  Washing your hands for 15-20 seconds.
- B.
  
  Using any type of soap.
- C.
  
  ONLY using an alcohol-based hand rub.
- D.
  
  Scrubbing hands for at least 2 minutes with an antimicrobial soap/rub which includes chlorhexidine gluconate or a substance that has a continual antimicrobial effect.
Correct Answer
D. Scrubbing hands for at least 2 minutes with an antimicrobial soap/rub which includes chlorhexidine gluconate or a substance that has a continual antimicrobial effect.

Explanation
MGI 44-006, Infection Control Program, Para 4.1.4.

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4.

Select the only approved lotion for patient care which must be provided by the duty section:
- A.
  
  Vaseline Sensitive Skin
- B.
  
  Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion
- C.
  
  Provon Skin Moisturizer
- D.
  
  Bath and Body Works Japanese Cherry Blossom
Correct Answer
C. Provon Skin Moisturizer

Explanation
MGI 44-006, Para 4.1.5.

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5.

Any healthcare worker has the authority to institute isolation precautions.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
MGI 44-006, Para. 4.3.2

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6.

Pets are permitted at the 72 MDG.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
MGI 44-006, Para. 4.18

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7.

Whenever a patient with suspected or known infectious tuberculosis comes to either buildings 1094 or 3334, the Infection Control Officer, PCM, and Public Health personnel must be notified immediately.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
MGI 48-006, Tuberculosis Infection Control Program, Para. 5.5.3.

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8.

Only HCWs who have been certified to wear the N95 respirator may enter the room of a patient with suspected or known tuberculosis.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
This statement is true because tuberculosis is an airborne disease that can be transmitted through respiratory droplets. The N95 respirator is a type of personal protective equipment that is specifically designed to filter out airborne particles, including tuberculosis bacteria. Therefore, only healthcare workers who have been certified to wear the N95 respirator should enter the room of a patient with suspected or known tuberculosis to minimize the risk of transmission.

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9.

An employee with the flu should stay home until 24 hrs without fever.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
MGI 48-017, Attachment 7

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10.

Clinic employees with communicable diseases transmittable to patients or other employees will not be permitted to perform normal duties. The CDC guidelines for work restrictions can be found in which Medical Group Instruction (MGI)?
- A.
  
  MGI 44-006, Infection Control Program
- B.
  
  MGI 48-017, Medical Group Exposure Control Plan & Employee Health Program
- C.
  
  MGI 48-006, Tuberculosis Infection Control Program
- D.
  
  MGI 44-052, Latex Sensitivity Allergy Management
Correct Answer
B. MGI 48-017, Medical Group Exposure Control Plan & Employee Health Program

Explanation
MGI 48-017, Attachment 7

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11.

Artificial nails, nail jewelry, and shellacking are allowed in patient care.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Artificial nails, nail jewelry, and shellacking are not allowed in patient care. This is because they can harbor bacteria and make it difficult to maintain proper hand hygiene, which is crucial in healthcare settings to prevent the spread of infections. Additionally, artificial nails can also cause injury to patients if they were to scratch or accidentally injure them. Therefore, it is important for healthcare professionals to avoid wearing artificial nails, nail jewelry, and shellacking while providing patient care.

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12.

Annual blood-borne pathogen (BBP) training found in the Swank "Safety Storms" needs to be documented on the Form 55.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
MGI 44-006, Para. 2.10.1.

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13.

Supplies do not need to be rotated using a first in, first out plan.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
AFI 44-108, Para. 3.10.2.2

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Infection Control Mega Quiz

Every Healthcare Worker (HCW) has the ethical responsibility to...

Surgical hand antisepsis (vs. general hand washing) must be done prior to performing an invasive procedure as it helps to reduce the incidence of healthcare associated infections.

Surgical hand antisepsis involves:

Select the only approved lotion for patient care which must be provided by the duty section:

Any healthcare worker has the authority to institute isolation precautions.

Pets are permitted at the 72 MDG.

Whenever a patient with suspected or known infectious tuberculosis comes to either buildings 1094 or 3334, the Infection Control Officer, PCM, and Public Health personnel must be notified immediately.

Only HCWs who have been certified to wear the N95 respirator may enter the room of a patient with suspected or known tuberculosis.

An employee with the flu should stay home until 24 hrs without fever.

Clinic employees with communicable diseases transmittable to patients or other employees will not be permitted to perform normal duties. The CDC guidelines for work restrictions can be found in which Medical Group Instruction (MGI)?

Artificial nails, nail jewelry, and shellacking are allowed in patient care.

Annual blood-borne pathogen (BBP) training found in the Swank "Safety Storms" needs to be documented on the Form 55.

Supplies do not need to be rotated using a first in, first out plan.