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1 CLABSI = Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infection
Preventing CLABSI and SSI CLABSI = Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infection SSI = Surgical Site Infection Q1: What do CLABSI and SSI refer to? A1: (a) Central Lines and Surgical Sites CORRECT ANSWER (b) Urinary Catheters and Staples (c) Contaminated Specimens and Sutures (d) None of the above.

2 Accessing the catheter Infection elsewhere in the body
Sources of CLABSI Catheter insertion Accessing the catheter Infection elsewhere in the body Contaminated fluid or medications Q2: Which of the following is a source for CLABSI? A2: (a) Catheter insertion (b) Accessing the catheter (c) Infection elsewhere in the body (d) Contaminated fluid or medications (e) All of the above CORRECT ANSWER

3 Maximal Barrier Precautions
Hand Hygiene Surgical Mask Sterile Gown Sterile Gloves Sterile Drape Q3: True or False: Hand hygiene is not considered a Maximal Barrier Precaution to prevent CLABSI? A3: False CORRECT ANSWER

4 CHG = Chlorhexidine gluconate CHG provides the best
skin antisepsis for preventing CLABSI CHG should be applied for at least 30 seconds and allowed to air dry Q4: Which of the following provides the best skin antisepsis for preventing CLABSI? A4: (a) Tincture of iodine (b) Chlorhexidine gluconate CORRECT ANSWER (c) Iodophors (d) 70% alcohol

5 catheter to administer a medication or flush
Hand Hygiene BEFORE inserting a peripheral catheter or assisting with CVC insertion BEFORE changing a catheter dressing BEFORE accessing a catheter to administer a medication or flush Q5: True or False: Hand hygiene plays a vital role in reducing CLABSI? A5: TRUE CORRECT ANSWER

6 Purulent drainage Organisms isolated from fluid/tissue
SSI Signs & Symptoms Purulent drainage Organisms isolated from fluid/tissue Pain or tenderness Erythema Fever Wound dehiscence Q6: Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of SSI? A6: (a) Purulent drainage (b) Organisms isolated from fluid/tissue (c) Normal body temperature CORRECT ANSWER (d) Erythema

7 Prophylactic Antibiotics
& SSI Prevention Appropriate selection Timing of the 1st dose Discontinuation post- operatively Q7: Which core element is NOT associated with the role of prophylactic antibiotics on reducing SSI? A7: (a) Appropriate selection (b) Timing of the 1st dose (c) Discontinuation postoperatively (d) Prescribed antibiotics after discharge CORRECT ANSWER

8 Increase supplemental oxygen delivery Optimizing core body temperature
Other SSI Prevention Strategies Increase supplemental oxygen delivery Optimizing core body temperature Blood glucose control Q8: Which of the following are proven prevention strategies for reducing SSI? Q8: (a) Increased supplemental oxygen delivery (b) Optimizing core body temperature (c) Blood glucose control (d) All of the above CORRECT ANSWER

9 Avoid touching your incision Carefully follow your
SSI Patient Education Frequent hand washing Avoid touching your incision Carefully follow your doctor’s instructions Promptly report any heat, redness, foul smelling drainage or fever > 100.4° F Q9: True or False: Education for patients about SSI prevention should include a discussion about the importance of frequent hand washing. A9: TRUE CORRECT ANSWER

10 Thanks and good luck on the test!


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