CLABSI is defined as:, Infection at the catheter insertion site only, Any fever in ICU patients, A primary bloodstream infection in a patient with a central line, Infection caused by peripheral IV lines, A central line bundle refers to:, A group of medications given together, A set of surgical instruments, A type of catheter, Evidence-based practices used together to improve outcomes, Which practice increases the risk of CLABSI?, Hand hygiene before handling line, Prolonged catheter use without indication, Proper dressing changes, Using sterile technique, Which action is most effective in preventing CLABSI?, Daily antibiotic use, Strict adherence to aseptic technique, Increasing catheter size, Avoiding IV fluids, A central line dressing becomes damp and loose. What is the best immediate action?, Reinforce dressing, Leave it until next scheduled change, Replace dressing using aseptic technique, Remove the catheter, Which site is associated with the highest risk of CLABSI?, Subclavian vein, Internal jugular vein, Femoral vein, Peripheral vein, Which of the following actions breaks aseptic technique during line access?, Scrubbing the hub for 15 seconds, Allowing antiseptic to dry, Using sterile syringe, Touching the hub after disinfection before access, A 70-year-old ICU patient with a central line for 6 days develops fever and hypotension. Blood cultures are ordered. What is the next best step?, Start antibiotics immediately without cultures, Obtain blood cultures from central line only, Obtain blood cultures from both central and peripheral sites before antibiotics, Remove the line without cultures, Which of the following indicates full compliance with maintenance bundle?, Dressing changed weekly only, Daily line necessity review + aseptic access + intact dressing, Flushing regularly, Antibiotic use, A critically ill patient requires urgent central line insertion. Full sterile precautions are not immediately available. What is the best ethical approach?, Delay procedure regardless of patient condition, Proceed without precautions, Use the highest level of aseptic technique possible and correct deficiencies immediately after, Avoid insertion

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