ADC Practice Question — Key IPC Terminology

What type of gown must be worn if a patient has an infectious disease requiring transmission-based precautions?

Infection control in the ADC exam tests decision-making around exposure incidents, instrument classification, and decontamination protocols. This exam-level vignette tests your ability to work through clinical details and arrive at the correct management.

Dr Michael Chen is preparing to perform surgical extractions and dental implant placements at his practice in Brisbane. His dental assistant Emma is helping to set up the surgical suite and ensure all surgical aseptic technique requirements are met. What type of gown must be worn if a patient has an infectious disease requiring transmission-based precautions?

A. Any reusable cloth gown
B. A short-sleeved disposable gown
C. A single-use, fluid-impervious gown
D. A long-sleeved cloth gown

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Therapeutic Guidelines v4 Odell's 3rd & 4th Ed IADT 2020 Code of Conduct CMS (Evans) Infection Control + more

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Correct answer: C

A single-use, fluid-impervious gown must be worn if the patient has an infectious disease that requires transmission-based precautions. This gown must be disposed of after the procedure is complete (ICG p.24)

Source: ICG Section 3: Protective clothing

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