Complex Care Exam #1-- Preventable Events Question and answers already passed 2024

Complex Care Exam #1-- Preventable Events Question and answers already passed 2024 Health Care Associated (HCA) Infections-- Goal & prevention - correct answer *GOAL:* -Reduce CAUTI *Correct Sterile Method:* -Dominant hand = sterile hand -Non-Dominant hand = dirty hand Catheter Associated UTIs (CAUTIs) - correct answer *= UTIs in pts that had an indwelling urinary catheter at the time of OR within 48 hrs b4 onset of infection among inpatients in ICU OR other units* -Do NOT use catheter unless necessary-- NOT bc its convenient -- "Once the feet hit the floor, catheter is out" -D/C catheter ASAP CDC Summary-- Recommendations to Prevent CAUTI - correct answer -Who should receive indwelling catheters (OR for certain populations-- alternatives to indwelling catheters) -Quality improvement programs to achieve appropriate placement, care, & removal of catheters -Administrative infrastructure required -Surveillance strategies