Infection Control: Are You Doing It Right?
Germs vs You: Who Champion
Question 1
What is Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP)
Pneumonia present before intubation
Pneumonia occurring ≥48 hours after mechanical ventilation
Any pneumonia in ICU patients
Pneumonia caused by viruses only
Question 2
Which patient is at highest risk of developing VAP?
Patient on oxygen mask
Patient with urinary catheter
Patient on mechanical ventilation
Patient receiving oral antibiotics
Question 3
Which intervention is part of the VAP prevention bundle?
Routine antibiotic prophylaxis
Elevation of head of bed 30–45°
Supine positioning
Limiting oral care
Question 4
What are the main purpose of enviromental cleaning inhealthcare facilities
To improve appearance only
To reduced healthcare associated infections
To save time
To remove dust only
Question 5
which microorganism can survive on enviromental surface for days to weeks?
Influenza virus
MRSA
HIV
Malaria Parasite
Question 6
Which statement about VAP is TRUE?
VAP is unavoidable
VAP only affects elderly patients
VAP can be reduced with proper infection control practices
VAP is not related to hand hygiene
Question 7
What is the main infection risk associated with blood transfusion?
Viral infection only
Bacterial contamination
Fungal infection
Parasitic infection
Question 8
Which sign may indicate a transfusion-related infection?
Mild headache
Fever and chills
Increased appetite
Skin dryness
Question 9
Ms. Muna was admitted to the medical ward on 1/12/2022. Blood Culture and Sensitivity (C&S) was taken within 48 hours of Ms. Muna's admission to the ward, and the result is positive for MRSA. According to records, Ms. Muna had just been discharged from the Nephro ward at the same hospital a week ago. The Blood C&S result at that time was also positive for MRSA. categorized as Healthcare Associated (HA) MRSA infection?
No
Yes
No Idea
Yes and No
Question 10
Mr. Manan is confirmed to have urinary tract infection associated with nephrolithiasis, and the Urine Culture and Sensitivity (C&S) result on January 1, 2022, is positive for ESBL Escherichia coli. On January 10, 2022, Mr. Manan's condition deteriorates, and the Blood Culture and Sensitivity (C&S) result is positive for ESBL Escherichia coli (ESBL E. coli bloodstream infection secondary to UTI).
Should this case be notified for both conditions (January 1 and January 10)?
Yes and No
No idea
Yes
No