PPE/Infection Control

When must gloves be worn by health care workers?

• while writing reports
• during a bathroom break
• while having lunch
• when in contact with blood

What is the main purpose of handwashing?

• make hands dry
• prevent and control the spread of pathogens
• prevent and control animal invasions
• keep hands warm

Every patient must be considered a potential source of infection.

• True
• False

What does PPE stand for?

• personal professional equipment
• professional protective equipment
• personal protective equipment
• personal patient equipment

Rules established by the CDC on how to prevent or control the spread of infection and disease is known as what?

• infection control
• standard precautions
• laws
• chain of infections

What is the single most effective way to break the chain of infection?

• handwashing
• sterilization
• cleaning surfaces
• nutrition

When should gloves be changed

• Between Patients

• if they rip

• if the are soiled

• all of these

how many links are in the chain of infection?

• 10
• 5
• 12
• 6

what is the purpose of OSHA

• Make safety standards
• Inspect facilities
• enforce safety standards
• all of these

all are part of PPE except

• gowns
• paper towels
• mask
• gloves