25-26 Unit 2 Day 4 DHO CH 15 (4) PPP standard precautions

Multiple Choice

Why is breaking the chain of infection important in healthcare settings?

• It helps prevent the spread of pathogens and disease.

• It increases the risk of infection.

• It only benefits patients, not providers.

• It is required by law in all countries.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a standard precaution that should be followed in healthcare settings?

• Perform hand hygiene as per 5 Moments

• Use PPE to prevent exposure to blood, body fluid or respiratory secretions

• Reuse disposable sharps after disinfecting them

• Perform regular environmental cleaning

Multiple Select

Which of the following are ways to maintain a clean and sanitary worksite in healthcare facilities?

• Enforce rules on eating and drinking in contaminated areas

• Provide color-coded containers for biohazard waste

• Allow food storage in patient care areas

• Label containers for contaminated sharps

Multiple Choice

What color and symbol are typically used to label biohazard items in healthcare settings?

• Blue with a cross symbol

• Red with a biohazard symbol

• Yellow with a warning triangle

• Green with a check mark

Multiple Choice

According to the Needlestick Safety Act, what is one of the main employer requirements to reduce needlestick injuries?

• Identify and use effective and safer medical devices

• Increase employee working hours

• Reduce the number of annual employee trainings

• Eliminate the use of all needles in healthcare

Multiple Choice

What is the primary purpose of a safetyglide needle as shown in the image?

• To prevent accidental needle sticks

• To increase the speed of injections

• To reduce medication dosage errors

• To make needles more comfortable for patients

Multiple Select

Which of the following are considered situations where standard precautions must be used?

• Contact with blood or any fluid that may contain blood

• Contact with intact skin only

• Contact with mucous membranes

• Contact with tissue or cell specimens

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct procedure for hand hygiene when your hands are visibly soiled with body fluids?

• Wash immediately with soap and water

• Use hand sanitizer only

• Wipe with a dry towel

• Rinse with water only

Multiple Select

Which of the following are correct practices regarding the use of gloves in healthcare settings?

• Gloves should be changed after contact with each patient

• Gloves can be reused if not visibly soiled

• Hands should be washed immediately after and between use

• Gloves should not be worn out of a patient room

Multiple Choice

When should masks and eye protection be changed according to standard precautions?

• If they become moist or wet

• After every hour

• Only at the end of the shift

• When leaving the hospital

Multiple Select

What are the appropriate steps to take when cleaning up spills or splashes of body fluids in a healthcare setting?

• Wipe up immediately

• Wear gloves

• Use a 10% bleach solution to clean

• Wait for the spill to dry before cleaning

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of standard precautions developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)?

• To break the chain of infection and prevent the spread of disease

• To diagnose diseases in patients

• To develop new medications

• To treat existing infections

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a correct precaution to help break the chain of infection in healthcare settings?

• Use resuscitation devices to avoid mouth to mouth direct contact

• Dispose of all waste in regular trash bins

• Report injuries only at the end of the shift

• Handle contaminated items without gloves