IPC in Lab

What is the minimum infection prevention practices to apply for ALL patient care?

• Droplet Precautions

• Standard Precautions

• Airborne Precautions

• Contact Precautions

What must be done before putting on gloves to avoid puncturing the gloves?

• Hands must be washed with soap and water

• Gloves must be inspected for any tears or defects

• Jewellery such as rings must be removed

• A hand sanitizer must be applied

When wearing PPE, the OUTSIDE of a gown is considered?

• Sterile

• Contaminated

• Safe

• Clean

What should be done with personal protective equipment (PPE) before leaving the working area?

• It should be disinfected and reused.

• It should be taken home for personal use.

• It should be removed and discarded.

• It should be checked for reusability.

Used culture plates, tubes, blood culture bottles, shall be placed into _______ plastic bag for autoclave before disposal.

• Yellow

• Red

• Blue

• purple

What can be used for cleaning up large spills (fluids)?

• Mop and bucket

• Absorbent powder

• Vacuum cleaner

• Sponge

What should a healthcare worker do with a used needle?

• Recap it and place it in regular trash

• Place it in a puncture-proof biohazard container

• Clean and sterilize it, so it can be re-used

• Recap it and place with other contaminated linens

What are transmission-based isolation precautions primarily used for?

• To provide extra protection against specific diseases or pathogens to prevent their spread.

• To eliminate the need for Standard Precautions.

• To protect the healthcare provider from non-communicable diseases.

• To ensure that all patients receive the same standard of care regardless of their condition.

Which of the following is NOT a transmission-based precautions that must be followed?

• Contact

• Airborne

• Droplet

• Ultraviolet

What should be done immediately when an injury such as a needlestick or splash occurs?

• Stop what you are doing and clean the injured area with water

• Report the incident immediately

• Apply a bandage

• Continue working