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!