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Name: ______________________________Department/Institution:____________________________ Surveillance & Epidemiology Contact hours – 2.0 Goals & Objectives Goal To provide the learner with the basic knowledge of epidemiological principles and statistical methods relevant to infection control. Objectives • Identify the key components of epidemiology. • Describe the links in the chain of infection and corresponding methods to break the chain. • Identify the key components to surveillance. • Present data evaluated by statistical measures in an effective manner. • Demonstrate key components used to conduct an epidemiological study. Test 1. The Epidemiologic Triangle a. Considers the strength, consistency, specificity, biologic gradient and time relationship of disease causation. b. Recognizes that only one organism is found with a disease. c. Consists of the host, agent and environment. d. Illustrates the spectrum of colonization to infection from an infectious agent. 2. An effective means to break the chain of infection is a. Handwashing b. Effective disinfection c. Education d. All of the above 3. Surveillance requires a. A consistent method to collect data. b. Consolidation of data c. Dissemination of data d. All of the above 4. When constructing a table or graph, it is important to a. Have a title that reflects the subject, person, time and place. b. Have color copying. c. Include all the data in the table d. Use a pie chart when illustrating the frequency over time. 5. One the most essential steps in an outbreak investigation is to a. Inform the authorities of the outbreak to demonstrate transparency to the consumer. b. Order additional lab work of the close contacts to confirm your hypothesis c. Confirm the existence of the outbreak with consistent criteria of the condition d. Institute controls immediately to prevent the spread of disease. - 32 -
Name: ______________________________Department/Institution:____________________________ Specialty Areas Contact hours – 1.75 Goals & Objectives Goal To increase the learner's understanding of infection control strategies for special care units. Objectives Describe infection issues in the: • Ambulatory care setting. • Home care setting. • Day Care setting • Maternity care setting Test 1. One of greatest infection control threats in the ambulatory setting is seeing a large volume of patients with undiagnosed conditions, therefore infection control needs to focus a. On hand hygiene b. Environmental cleanliness c. Respiratory etiquette d. All of the above 2. The infection control risks when providing patient care in the patient’s home include a. Daily cleaning of all surfaces with a mild bleach solution b. Personal toiletries left by the only handwashing sink c. The family dog that is restricted to farm yard and buildings d. Dressings stored in a clean cabinet located in the patient’s bedroom. 3. Vertical transmission of infection from the mom to the infant may occur with the following organisms during passage through the birth canal: a. Herpes, GBS and MRSA b. Tuberculosis, chicken pox and rubella c. Lyme disease and anaplasmosis d. None of the above. 4. One of the greatest infection control risks in the day care setting is a. Young toddlers sharing the same space during toilet training b. Having parents not disclose child illness to prevent exclusion from day care. c. Having the same attendant be responsible for diaper changing and feeding. d. All of the above. - 33 -
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