CAUTI, CLABSI, SSI, and VAP prevention bundles and antibiotic stewardship concepts, distinct from the isolation-precaution focus of the infection control deck.
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- What does the abbreviation CAUTI stand for?
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Catheter-associated urinary tract infection- What is the single most effective measure to prevent CAUTI?
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Remove the urinary catheter as soon as it is no longer clinically needed- Where should a urinary drainage bag be positioned relative to the bladder?
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Below the level of the bladder- What technique must be used when inserting a urinary catheter?
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Sterile aseptic technique- Why is a urinary catheter secured to the patient's leg?
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To prevent urethral tension and trauma from movement- What clinical signs suggest a patient with a catheter may have developed CAUTI?
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Cloudy or foul-smelling urine and fever- How often should the nurse reassess whether a urinary catheter is still needed?
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Daily- What does the abbreviation CLABSI stand for?
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Central line-associated bloodstream infection- Which skin antiseptic is preferred before central line insertion?
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Chlorhexidine-based antiseptic- What insertion practice requires a cap, mask, sterile gown, sterile gloves, and a large sterile drape?
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Maximal sterile barrier precautions- How often is a transparent central line dressing routinely changed if it is clean, dry, and intact?
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Every 5 to 7 days- What should be assessed daily regarding a central line?
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Whether the line is still necessary, and it should be removed if not- What nursing action is called 'scrub the hub' before accessing a needleless connector?
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Vigorously scrubbing the connector with an antiseptic for about 15 seconds before each access- Which central line insertion site is generally preferred over the femoral site to reduce CLABSI risk?
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Subclavian vein- What does the abbreviation SSI stand for?
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Surgical site infection
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