Infection Control and Antimicrobial Prescribing Quiz

What are some of the key factors that have been taken for granted by the current generation in terms of healthcare?

• Home remedies and self-medication

• Traditional healing practices

• Natural immunity and herbal medicine

• Vaccinations, antibiotics, and public sanitation

What is the primary goal of ABM U's infection control protocols?

• To eliminate all infections

• To promote alternative medicine

• To increase the use of antibiotics

• To reduce healthcare-associated infections

Which practice is considered the most important in reducing the transmission of infection?

• Using hand sanitizers

• Hand hygiene

• Wearing masks

• Regular health check-ups

What should be considered when choosing personal protective equipment (PPE)?

• Color and design

• Cost and availability

• Comfort and style

• Risk of potential contamination

What is the recommended action for patients suspected of having Clostridium difficile infection?

• Discharge the patient

• Administer antibiotics immediately

• Isolate within two hours of diagnosis

• Perform surgery

What is the main principle of antimicrobial prescribing at ABM U?

• Avoid antibiotics completely

• Start smart then focus

• Use antibiotics for all infections

• Prescribe the strongest antibiotics

What should be done before starting antibiotic therapy for severe infections?

• Obtain cultures

• Administer painkillers

• Perform a CT scan

• Consult a dietician

What is the purpose of the 'start smart then focus' approach?

• To encourage prudent antibiotic prescribing

• To focus on alternative treatments

• To increase the use of antibiotics

• To eliminate the need for cultures

What should be reviewed at 48 to 72 hours after starting antibiotics?

• Patient's sleep patterns

• Clinical diagnosis and need for continuing antibiotics

• Patient's diet and exercise routine

• Patient's family history

What is the role of consultant microbiologists and antimicrobial pharmacists at ABM U?

• To undertake antimicrobial ward rounds

• To manage hospital finances

• To prescribe all medications

• To perform surgeries