Goals & Objectives Past and Present Issues of Infection Control ...

Name: ______________________________Department/Institution:____________________________
Intravascular – Medication Handling/Devices
Contact hours – 0.75
Goals & Objectives
Goal
To increase the learner's understanding of infection control measures used to prevent
intravascular infections.
Objectives
• Recall commonly used intravascular devices within the institution.
• Recognize common signs and symptoms of a vascular related infection.
• Identify common sources of contamination and related pathogens from medication handling
and intravascular devices.
• State strategies used for the prevention of intravascular catheter related infections.
Test
1. Some of the most common intravascular devices include peripheral catheters, midline
catheters, and
a. Central lines
b. Intrathecal devices
c. Transdermal patches
d. Peritoneal dialysis.
2. Patients with a vascular related infection will typically have a laboratory confirmed blood
stream infection and
a. The same organism cultured from their urinary drainage system.
b. Cellulitis in proximity to a recent surgery.
c. A recent history or a current vascular access device.
d. Red streak along a vein.
3. A possible source of contamination
a. May actually be a false positive if aseptic technique is not used when collecting
the blood culture or culturing the vascular device.
b. May occur if admixtures are not prepared in a laminar flow hood by competent
staff.
c. May occur if blood has collected under the dressing and along the catheter.
d. All of the above.
4. Vascular related infections have been associated with
a. The use of Chlorahexidine gluconate or an iodine based product with a polymer.
b. A hand scrub with an antimicrobial agent.
c. Use of maximum barrier precautions.
d. Use of a femoral line in a mildly obese patient.
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