問題一覧
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What is the purpose of the aseptic non-touch technique
Reduce healthcare-associated infections
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Which of the following is NOT considered a usual pathogen entry route into the body?
Sexual intercourse
3
According to NICE, which of the following is NOT a Universal Precaution?
Skincare
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Which of the following products should be used to clean hands?
Soap & water
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Select the correct example for MIXED SHARPS:
Medicine ampules
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What does ANTT stand for?
Aseptic non-touch technique
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Which of these is NOT a link in the chain of infection
Secondary transmission
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What is the impact of poor THE ECONOMY IPC?
Financial impact due to drop in income
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What kind of waste bag should spill kit granules be put into to be disposed of after use?
Infectious waste
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Which of these are NOT standard principles/universal precautions of infection prevention?
Wash hair daily
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Which of the following statements is correct concerning risk when dealing with contamination & decontamination?
Single use equipment should be used wherever possible to minimise the need for decontamination of equipment
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What is the abbreviation COSHH stand for?
Control of substances hazardous to health
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Level 3 PPE does NOT consist of:
Disposable blue face mask
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Select the potential impact of poor infection prevention & control (IPC) measures to PATIENTS:
Could kill someone already unwell
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What is the correct definition for COLONISATION?
Presence of a pathogen may not lead to an infection
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Select the correct occasion for PPE BOOT COVERS:
Barrier protection for boots/shoes
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The procedure following a splash contamination to the eye does NOT include:
Suck the area
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What is the correct definition for BACTERIA?
Single celled microorganisms, often classified by their shape
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Select the correct occasion for PPE SLEEVE PROTECTORS:
Wearing long sleeves
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The potential impact of an outbreak of infection on individuals & NWAS would NOT include:
Loss of PPE availability
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Which of the following is true of contaminated & soiled laundry?
This should be disposed of following each patient journey
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Select the potential impact of poor infection prevention & control (IPC) measures to OWN ORGANISATION:
Significant strain to over gaps in workforce
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Which of the following is true of linen?
Clean linen is stored separately from contamined linen to prevent cross-infection
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What condition matches to FUNGI?
Vaginal Thrush
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Select the correct occasion for PPE APRONS:
Your uniform is likely to be contaminated with blood &/or other bodily fluids
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Select the potential impact of poor infection prevention & control (IPC) measures to The ECONOMY:
Financial impact due to drop in income
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What condition matches to PARASITE?
Malaria
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How many link are there in the chain of infection?
6
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Infectious/offensive waste bags & mixed sharp bins must be sealed and dispose of when they are how full?
2/3
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Select the correct occasion for PPE FACE MASKS:
Risk of airborne infection
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What is the correct definition for FUNGI?
Also known as a yeast infection
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What condition matches to the VIRUS?
Rhinovirus
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What are the three steps of the decontamination process?
Cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation
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How and when are disinfecting agent used?
Post cleaning per manufacturer guidelines
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Which of these patient groups are NOT genuinely may susceptible to infection?
Males
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Select the correct example for OFFENSIVE/HYGIENE WASTE:
Solied dressing from a non-infectious patient
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Which definition best explains the AIM of the Health & Safety Executive (HSE)?
The HSE aims to protect employees’ health, safety & welfare & safeguard any other persons who may be exposed to risks from work activity
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Your own health or hygiene can pose a risk to others. Which of the following statements is correct?
You may transmit infection via unclean hands
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Which of the following is FALSE regarding the use of linen?
Infectious linen should be places in a white bag
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What is the correct definition for PARASITE?
Lives at the expense of another organism or host
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What is the correct definition for VIRUS?
Have no cellular structure
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Select the correct occasion for PPE TYVEK SUIT:
When full body protection is required
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Where is linen collected from & disposed of?
A hosptial
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Select the correct occasion for PPE EYE-PROTECTION:
A procedure is likely to lead to splashing of bodily fluids
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What is the impact of poor PATIENT IPC?
Could kill someone already unwell
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Which bodily fluids can the same spill kit be used to clean up?
Urine & vomit
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What is the correct definition for PATHOGEN?
An organism that causes disease
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The start of the chain of infection is
A Pathogen/infection microbe
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Which statement is correct In relation to PPE responsibilities
NWAS has a responsibility to provide PPE for employees. Employees have a responsibility to use this PPE
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Which of the following does the Health and Social Care Act (2008) Code Of Practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance, NOT related to:
Emergency response driving
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Under which circumstances would you NOT clean your hands?
Immediately after applying gloves
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Which is the correct sequence of events if a sharps injury occurs
Encourage the wound to bleed, wash & dry the wound, contact occupational health, & report as an event on Datix Cloud IQ. Ensure your manager & EOC are informed
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Select the correct example for INFECTIOUS OR POTENTIALLY INFECTIOUS WASTE:
Items contaminated by bodily fluids
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What is the correct definition for SYSTEMIC INFECTION?
Spread throughout the body
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Which of the follow is FALSE in relation to Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
It is acceptable to decant chemicals into an alternative similar container
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Select the correct occasion to the PPE GLOVES:
Risk of contact with blood &/or bodily fluids
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Concerning IPC, which statement is correct within NWAS?
The IPC team performs regular audits to ensure NWAS follows regular cleaning & strict processes
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When disposing of items that may be contaminated with infectious body fluids, which of these has good practice
Move the bin from the locker as closest as possible to the waste transfer to the bin before removing the bag, Swan neck it and secure it with the cable tie.
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Cleaning schedules are in place to ensure that:
Patients & staff are protected from coming into contact with microorganisms
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Level 2 PPE does NOT consist of
Tyvek suit
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How should cleaning agents and equipment to be safely stored?
Store as per COSHH guidelines
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Personal hygiene habits do NOT include:
Washing your hair daily
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Concerning IPC, which of the following statements defines the aim of the World Health Organisation (WHO)?
WHO provides advice to members of states of infection prevention & control. Respond to large-scale outbreaks to prevent the spreading of disease
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Which is NOT one of the four main types of healthcare waste?
Recycling waste
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Which one of the following systems should NWAS staff use to record events & near misses to indentify errors & unsafe practices
Datix Cloud IQ
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What condition matches to BACTERIA?
Pneumonia
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Which is the correct definition of the Care Quality Commision (CQC)?
The CQC monitors, inspects & regulates services to ensure they meet fundamental standards of quality & safety & uses powers to take action as required
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Which substances are NOT classified as Control of Subtances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)?
Abestos
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Which is the correct definition of The Health & Safey at Work Act 1974?
The Act sets out employers’ general duties towards employees & the public, & employees have to themselves & each other
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Which of the following statements is correct concerning risk when dealing with contamination & decontamination?
Single use equipment should be used wherever possible to minimise the need for decontamination of equipment
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What is the impact of poor OWN ORGANISATION IPC?
Significant strain to cover gaps in workforce
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Which of the following is NOT a pathogen exit route from the body?
Injection
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What is the correct definition for LOCALISED INFECTION?
Limited to the site of the infection
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What is the impact of poor SELF IPC?
May contract an illness
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Select the potential impact of poor infection prevention & control (IPC) measures to SELF:
May contract an illness
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Which one of the following statements is correct regarding the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations
They require employers to provide appropriate clothing & equipment for their employees
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The correct definition of the time decontamination
Decontamination is the process of cleansing and object or substance to remove contaminants
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Which of the following are NOT catergories of healthcare waste that NWAS vehicles could produce?
Personal waste
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What is the correct definition for HEALTHCARE- ASSOCIATED INFECTION?
Any infection acquired as result of healthcare intervention
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Which is the lowest level of PPE you may select when preparing to care for a patient with high-risk disease?
Level 2
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Select the correct example for DOMESTIC WASTE:
Uncontaminated packaging