Enhanced Barrier Precautions in Nursing Homes

What does the term MDRO stand for?

• Minimal Drug-Resistant Organism

• Microbial Drug-Resistant Organism

• Multidrug-Resistant Organism

• Multiple Drug-Resistant Organism

Which of the following is NOT an example of an MDRO?

• MRSA

• E. coli

• Candida auris

• CRE

What percentage of residents in non-ventilator nursing homes were found to have an MDRO after testing?

• 6 out of 10

• 8 out of 10

• 4 out of 10

• 2 out of 10

Why are traditional contact precautions considered insufficient for MDROs?

• They are not effective against viruses

• They require too much training

• They are too restrictive and have negative consequences

• They are too expensive

What is the primary goal of enhanced barrier precautions?

• To reduce the spread of MDROs while minimizing isolation

• To completely isolate residents

• To replace all other infection control measures

• To eliminate the need for gloves and gowns

When should enhanced barrier precautions be applied?

• Broadly for residents with wounds or medical devices

• Only in ventilator-capable nursing homes

• Only during an outbreak

• Only for residents with active infections

Which activity does NOT require the use of enhanced barrier precautions?

• Reading to a resident

• Assisting with toileting

• Performing wound care

• Dressing a resident

What is NOT a recommended practice to support the success of enhanced barrier precautions?

• Hand hygiene

• Isolating all residents

• Environmental cleaning

• Auditing PPE use

Which resource is NOT mentioned as available for further guidance on EBP?

• Guidance document

• Online training course

• Frequently asked questions

• Detailed literature review

What is the intended duration for using enhanced barrier precautions for a resident?

• Only during high-contact activities

• For the resident's entire length of stay or until wounds/devices are resolved

• For a limited time during an outbreak

• Until the resident is discharged