Healthcare Safety Test Review

What is the recommended duration for handwashing in healthcare settings?

• 5 seconds

• 10 seconds

• 30 seconds

• At least 20 seconds

Which of the following is an example of a healthcare-associated infection?

• Sunburn

• Surgical site infection

• Common cold

• Food poisoning

What is the purpose of healthcare facility safety protocols?

• To create unnecessary rules and regulations

• To increase the risk of accidents and injuries

• To maximize profits for the facility

• To ensure the safety and well-being of patients, staff, and visitors.

What is the most effective way to prevent healthcare-associated infections?

• Wearing the same gloves for multiple patients

• Ignoring infection control protocols

• Not washing hands regularly

• Practicing good hand hygiene and following proper infection control protocols

Which of the following is a common source of healthcare facility accidents?

• Food poisoning

• Medication errors, falls, and equipment malfunctions

• Lighting malfunctions

• Inadequate parking spaces

What is the primary goal of hand hygiene in healthcare settings?

• To promote the growth of bacteria

• To save time and resources

• Prevent the spread of infection

• To increase the risk of infection

What is the most common route of transmission for healthcare-associated infections?

• Waterborne transmission

• Airborne transmission

• Direct contact

• Foodborne transmission

What should healthcare workers do before and after patient contact to prevent infections?

• Wear the same gloves for multiple patients

• Skip hand hygiene and use hand sanitizer instead

• Follow proper hand hygiene protocols

• Avoid washing hands if gloves are worn

What is the role of environmental cleaning in preventing healthcare-associated infections?

• Increases the presence of pathogens on surfaces and equipment

• Reduces the presence of pathogens on surfaces and equipment

• Only affects the presence of pathogens in the air

• Has no impact on the presence of pathogens on surfaces and equipment

Why is it important for healthcare workers to follow safety protocols?

• Because it's fun to wear protective gear

• To make patients feel uncomfortable

• To protect themselves, their patients, and the community from the spread of infections and diseases.

• To show off their knowledge of safety protocols