T-Level unit10

What is the primary purpose of reporting notifiable diseases to medical authorities?

• To increase hospital funding

• To protect the wider community

• To improve patient satisfaction

• To reduce healthcare costs

Which handwashing technique was developed by Professor Graham Ayliffe?

• The 7-step technique

• The 12-point technique

• The 10-step technique

• The 8-point technique

What is the main reason for the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria?

• Lack of hygiene practices

• Overuse of antibiotics

• Poor diet

• Climate change

What is MRSA resistant to?

• Penicillin

• Methicillin

• Amoxicillin

• Tetracycline

What should healthcare workers do to prevent harmful bacteria from being transferred from cuts?

• Use hand sanitiser

• Cover cuts with waterproof dressings

• Wear gloves at all times

• Apply antibiotic ointment

Which of the following is NOT recommended for healthcare workers to wear?

• Short sleeves

• Slim plain rings

• Nail polish

• Waterproof dressings

What is the role of antimicrobial stewardship in healthcare?

• To increase the use of antibiotics

• To promote appropriate use of antimicrobials

• To eliminate the use of all antibiotics

• To develop new antibiotics

What is the key term for the transfer of genetic material directly from one organism to another?

• Vertical gene transfer

• Horizontal gene transfer

• Genetic mutation

• Gene splicing

Which of the following is a superbug that can infect the bowel and cause diarrhoea?

• MRSA

• E. coli

• Clostridium difficile

• Klebsiella pneumoniae

What should be removed by healthcare workers to facilitate effective hand hygiene?

• Hair ties

• Wrist or hand jewellery

• Shoes

• Name badges