Infection Control

1. Which of the following has the highest prevalence of nosocomial infections? 

• A. Urinary tract infections

• B. Dermal infections

• C. Respiratory tract infections

• D. Wound Infections

2. The main purpose of an infection control program is to: 

• A. Determine the source of communicable infections

• B. Isolate infectious patients from other patients

• C. Prevent the spread of infection in the hospital

• D. Protect patients from outside contamination

3. Which of the following is an example of an engineering control that helps eliminate hazards posed by bloodborne pathogens? 

• A. Gloves

• B. Laboratory coat

• C. Sharps container

• D. Universal precautions statement

4.Which is not proper hand washing procedure?

• A. Stand back so that clothing dose not touch the sink

• B. Wet hands with water before applying soap

• C. Wash for at least 15 seconds

• D. Turn the faucet off with the towel used to dry your hands

5.Which of the following chemicals should be used to disinfect tourniquets and items contaminated with blood?

• A. 70 percent isopropyl

• B. 1:10 dilution of chlorine bleach

• C. Hydrogen peroxide

• D. Iodophors

6.What is the proper way to dispose of laboratory specimens and contaminated supplies, other than sharps, when following BSI?

• A. Double bag and throw in the trash

• B. Place in labeled biohazard bags or containers

• C. Place in puncture-resistant container

• Throw in trash that is to be incinerated

7.The manufacturer must supply a material safety data sheet (MSDS) for:

• A. fluid-resistant laboratory coats

• B. most patient medications

• C. isopropyl alcohol

• D. isotonic saline

8.Which of the following is the most important procedure in the prevention of disease transmission in health care institutions?

• A. use of personal protection equipment

• B. use of appropriate waste disposal practices

• C. hand washing

• D. reporting personal illnesses to supervisor

9.The two organizations responsible for the latest Guideline for Isolation Precautions in Hospitals are the:

• A. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Hospital Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC)

• B. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

• C. Hospital Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC) and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

• D. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)

10.Which of the following is proper neonatal ICU blood drawing procedure?

• A. keep your blood drawing tray as close to the isolette as possible

• B. never awaken an infant to draw blood

• C. use povidone-iodine to clean a skin puncture site

• D. wear mask, gown, and gloves