Infection Control Quiz true or False

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1) What is the simplest and most important practice a nurse can do to help prevent the spread of infection?

Proper hand hygiene
Wear gloves at all times
Stay at home when sick
Wear a face mask when doing trach care
All of the above

2) Infectious agents are microorganisms capable of causing illness or disease and are invisible to the naked eye?

True
False

3) Standard Precautions are used:

Only on clients with active infections
When the nurse is feeling ill
On all clients, all the time
Only in the hospital setting

4) You can protect yourself from transmission of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV by:

Using standard precautions
Appropriate use of PPE and other safety devices
Having accurate information about blood borne pathogens
Following established Agency procedures
All of the above

5) The 'Chain of Infection' involves :

The organism itself (bacterium, virus, parasite, or fungus)
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Amount of organism present
Susceptibility of the host
All of the above

6) Wearing gloves is an acceptable substitute for hand washing:

True
False

7) Bacteria and viruses can be spread by way of:

Food, drinks, and eating utensils
Direct contact with people and/or body substances
Coughing, sneezing, or vomiting
Equipment such as telephones, keyboards, or glucometers
All of the above

8) Alcohol-based hand sanitizer SHOULD NOT be used:

Prior to patient contact
If fingernails are too long
If the client has a respiratory infection
If hands are visibly dirty
All of the above

9) Hand hygiene should be performed:

Before and after client contact
At the beginning and end of the shift
Before and after food preparation
After coughing or sneezing
All of the above

10) Frequent hand hygiene and being vigilant against spreading infection is only applicable in the hospital, and is not appropriate for the home care system.

True
False

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1. Hand washing is critical to infection control. Which of these is not considered a cleaning agent?

a) Water
b) Alcohol hand gel
c) Liquid soap

2. When handling items which are soiled with bodily fluids, it’s important to wear gloves. Which of these would not be suitable?

a) Latex
b) Neoprene
c) Polythene

3. Which colour bag should you use when disposing of clinical waste?

a) Red
b) Yellow
c) Green

4. Which of the following can be worn on hands during patient care?

a) A ring with a plain band
b) False nails
c) Rings with stones
d) None of the above

5. Do you need to wash your hands after wearing gloves?

a) Yes
b) No
c) Only if hands are visibly soiled

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6. Which of the following is not included in Standard Infection Control Precautions?

a) Management of blood and bodily fluid spillage
b) Patient’s personal hygiene
c) Safe handling of linen
d) Cleanliness of care equipment

7. How long should hands be washed for after wetting hands and applying soap?

a) 5 seconds
b) 2-3 minutes
c) For as long as you feel appropriate
d) 15-20 seconds

8. Which of the following should be avoided during hand washing?

a) Paper towels
b) Liquid soap
c) Nail brushes

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9. When should you dispose of a plastic disposable apron?

a) At the end of each shift
b) Every hour
c) Between caring for each patient
d) After it’s been washed once

10. Which of the following would not be advisable when cleaning a faeces spillage?

a) Discarding disposables as household waste
b) Washing hands
c) Putting on an apron and gloves
d) Removing the spillage with disposable paper towels

11. Disinfection is a process in addition to cleaning. When is it necessary?

a) When a patient touches a door handle
b) When an item comes into contact with mucous membranes
c) When you re-use a bedpan made of pulp
d) It isn’t necessary unless you know a patient has an HCAI

12. What is the definition of a ‘single use’ item?

a) An item that can be used by a single patient, multiple times
b) An item that can only be used once before it needs disinfecting
c) An item that can only be used once before being disposed of
d) An item that can only be used for a single day

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Answers

1. B
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. A
6. B
7. D
8. C
9. C
10. A
11. B
12. C

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