Hospital Acquired Infection Control Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a type of hospital-acquired infection?

• Ventilator-associated pneumonia

• Catheter-associated UTI

• Malaria

• Surgical site infection

Wearing gloves alone prevents HAIs.

• True

• False

A nurse changes a wound dressing without handwashing. What's the risk?

• Medication error

• Needle stick injury

• Cross-contamination and infection

• No risk

What is the most frequently overlooked moment for hand hygiene in primary healthcare settings?

• Before patient examination

• Before handling medical equipment

• After contact with contaminated surfaces

• After interacting with a patient

Routine handwashing and adherence to hygiene protocols can significantly reduce the risk of HAIs.

• True

• False

What is the most effective strategy to prevent urinary tract infections in patients with catheters?

• Use catheters only when absolutely necessary and remove them as soon as possible

• Change catheters every day

• Keep catheters in place for extended periods

• Use a catheter for every patient regardless of condition

Which of the following is a high-risk area for HAI in a PHC?

• Registration counter

• Dressing room

• Waiting area

• OPD pharmacy

Scenario: Aisha's newborn developed eye discharge on Day 2 of life. What may have gone wrong?

• Mother's milk was unsafe

• Lack of eye hygiene during delivery

• Vaccination side effect

• Mosquito bite

What is the ideal duration for handwashing with soap and water?

• 5 seconds

• 10 seconds

• 20 seconds

• 1 minute

In a recent study, it was found that hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) significantly increase the length of hospital stays, overall treatment costs, and contribute to the growing issue of antibiotic resistance.

• False

• True