Principles of Infection Control

Universal precaution should be practiced on:

• Patients known to have communicable diseases. 

• Only patients showing sign and symptoms of infections

• Every patient, every time

• Patients only during flu season such as COVID19

The primary method to reduce the spread of infection is The primary method to reduce the spread of infection is 

• Through frequent and proper hand washing 

• By making the patient to carry out own self care

• By wearing adequate PPE 

• By not touching a patient unless medically indicated. 

Which PPE should be used when caring for a patient with a wound and currently experiencing fever and cough?

• Gown and gloves

• Gloves and face mask 

• Gloves only

• Face mask only 

All of the following are examples of PPE except? 

• Gloves 

• Handwashing 

• Face shield 

• Gown

At least for how long when sanitizing hands? 

• 10 seconds

• 15 seconds

• 20 seconds 

• 30 seconds