Infection Control

What is the primary goal of infection control?

• Prevent the spread of infections

• Enhance patient comfort

• Increase healthcare costs

• Increase healthcare costs

Which of the following is considered a basic principle of hand hygiene?

• Washing hands with water only

• Using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer on dirty hands

• Using soap and water for at least 5 seconds

• Using soap and water for at least 20 seconds

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used to:

• Keep healthcare workers comfortable

• Protect patients from germs

• Prevent the spread of infections

• Make healthcare workers look professional

Which of the following is the correct order for donning PPE?

• Mask, gloves, gown, goggles

• Goggles, mask, gown, gloves

• Gown, mask, gloves, goggles

• Gown, gloves, goggles, mask

Isolation precautions are used to:

• Prevent patients from leaving their rooms

• Make patients feel isolated

• Prevent the spread of infections from patients

• Save money on cleaning supplies

What is the purpose of environmental cleaning in infection control?

• Decorate the healthcare facility

• Improve patient mood

• Prevent the spread of infections by eliminating germs from surfaces

• Create job opportunities for cleaners

What is the difference between sterilization and disinfection?

• Sterilization reduces the number of microorganisms, while disinfection eliminates all microorganisms.

• Sterilization and disinfection are the same process.

• Sterilization eliminates all microorganisms, while disinfection reduces the number of microorganisms.

• Sterilization and disinfection only work on certain types of microorganisms.

Proper respiratory hygiene involves:

• Sneezing or coughing into your hands

• Using a tissue to cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing

• Coughing openly in the direction of others

• Ignoring coughs and sneezes

Contaminated sharps, such as needles, should be:

• Left on the nearest countertop for disposal

• Placed in a regular trash bin

• Flushed down the toilet

• Placed in puncture-resistant containers labeled as "biohazardous waste"

What is the recommended duration for hand washing?

• 1-2 seconds

• 10-15 seconds

• 20-30 seconds

• 5-7 minutes