Infection Control (5 question test)

What is the minimum duration recommended for effective handwashing with soap and water to prevent the spread of infection?

• At least 10 seconds

• At least 2 minutes

• Until you start crying

• At least 20 seconds

In what order should personal protective equipment (PPE) be removed to minimize contamination risk after interacting with a patient under isolation precautions?

• Gown, eye protection, mask/respirator, gloves

• Gloves, gown, eye protection, mask/respirator.

• Eye protection, gloves, gown, mask/respirator

• Mask/respirator, gloves, gown, eye protection

Which of the following is NOT a component of standard infection control precautions?

• Hand hygiene

• Respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette

• Reusing personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Safe injection practices

What is the appropriate disposal method for a used, disposable gown in a clinical setting?

• Place it in a regular trash bin

• Dispose of it in a designated biohazard waste container

• Leave it in the patient’s room for environmental services

• Fold it and place it in the linen bin

Which of the following is considered a high-risk activity that requires standard precautions even in a low-risk setting?

• Talking to a patient

• Administering an injection

• Checking a patient’s blood pressure

• Transporting a patient in a wheelchair