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An infection preventionist reviewing patient records in an outpatient hemodialysis center notes an increase in localized infections at catheter access sites. Which of the following strategies reduces the risk of infection in this population?

• A.Replacement of dialysis catheters monthly
• B.Placement of a femoral catheter
• C.Use of a non-cuffed percutaneous catheter
• D.Creation of an arteriovenous fistula

During the last week in June, an emergency department log reveals numerous cases of profuse watery diarrhea in individuals 74 years of age and older. During the same time period, four immunocompromised patients were admitted with possible Cryptosporidium. Which of the following actions should the infection preventionist take FIKST?

• A.Characterize the outbreak by person, place, and time
• B.Form a tentative hypothesis about the potential reservoir for this outbreak
• C.Contact the laboratory to confirm stool identification results
• D.Increase surveillance facility wide for additional cases

An infection preventionist has been asked to consult on disinfectant products for use in a long term care home. What should their primary concern be?

• A.An appropriate disinfectant should be available whenever items are used on patients known to be colonized with multi drug resistant organisms.
• B.Disinfectant products should be compatible with the patient care devices used by the facility.
• C.Disinfectant products should have a mild odor to reduce allergy concerns.
• D.Patient care items are cleaned whenever visibly soiled.

During an outbreak of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), the infection preventionist should FIRST:

• A.Isolate all ventilated patients in negative pressure rooms.
• B.Review adherence to ventilator bundle elements.
• C.Perform bacterial cultures from ventilator circuits.
• D.Implement preemptive antibiotic therapy in all ventilated patients.

An infection preventionist in the role of educator is teaching risk reduction activities to patients and families.
For which of the following groups is the pneumococcal vaccine MOST appropriate?

• A.Patients in behavioral health settings
• B.Immunocompromised newborns
• C.Asplenic patients
• D.International travelers