An infection preventionist (IP) meets with the operating room staff to discuss an increased number of patients with infections caused by different organisms after joint replacement surgeries. After reviewing case records, the operating room staff members note compliance with operating room standards. Which of the following options BEST explains this discrepancy?
Which of the following processes is essential for endoscope reprocessing?
A healthcare facility has installed a decorative water fountain in their lobby for the enjoyment of patients and visitors. What is an important issue for the infection preventionist to consider?
Which of the following statements is true in considering work reassignment for pregnant employees?
When evaluating environmental cleaning and disinfectant products as a part of the product evaluation committee, which of the following is responsible for providing information regarding clinical trials?
An immunocompetent patient is diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB). Which of the following sites of the disease is MOST likely to result in transmission to healthcare personnel?
A ventilator-associated pneumonia rate in the ICU has increased from 8.1 infections/1,000 ventilator days to 15.4 infections/1,000 ventilator days over the past two months. To determine the root cause for this increase, the MOST appropriate tool for a performance improvement team is a:
What method of evaluation will BEST identify a staff member’s competency with reprocessing medical devices?
In the current year, cases of tuberculosis (TB) among foreign-born persons accounted for the majority of new TB cases in the United States. The number of states with greater than 50% of cases among foreign-born persons increased from four cases ten years ago to 22 cases in the current year. This information can BEST be used to
heighten awareness among Emergency Department staff.
inform staff who are foreign-born.
educate patients and visitors.
review the TB exposure control plan.
