PCT Infection Control Drill Quiz

Which of the following most frequently causes the spread of infection in health care facitilities?

• Other patients

• Family members

• Health care workers' hands

• Health care equipment

A PCT is assisting a patient who is ambulating. The patient states, "I feel so dizzy and weak," and her knees buckle. Which of the following actions by the PCT is most appropriate?

• Guide the patient to a seated or lying positio on the floor

• Grab the patient under the arms and hold her up while calling for help

• Release the transfer belt. Place a wheelchair behind the patient

• Instruct the patient to grab the rail in the hallway while calling for help

While caring for an *7-year-old female patient, a PCT notices the IV infusion pump is cracked. Which of the following actions should the PCT take?

• Complete the infusion

• After discontinuting its use, place the pump in the utility room

• Ensure that bioengineering performs maintenance on the pump

• Monitor the pump and see if the crack worsens

During a mercury thermometer exchange, comone drops a mercury thermometer and it shatters on the floor. How should the PCT intervene?

• Have the person pick up the thermometer and place it into a plastic bag

• use a gloved hand to pick up the glass. use a paper towel to pick up the mercury

• notify the hazmat team. Clear the area immediately.

• Put on gloves , a gpwm. and a mask before picking up the spill

A patient has endometrial cancer and has been placed in isolation because of her radiation implants. The patient states taht she is lonely and needs extra attention. Which of the following actions should the PCT take when caring for this patient?

• Limit contact and have family members bathe the patient

• Organize all care in short periods. Promise to return

• Make frequent visits to the room and talk with the patient

• Prevent all visitors from entering the room