CCMA NHA Quiz: Infection Control and Safety (25 Questions)

What is the main purpose of standard precautions?

• To avoid documentation errors

• To reduce the risk of transmission of microorganisms

• To provide comfort to the patient

• To reduce medical costs

Which of the following items is considered personal protective equipment (PPE)?

• Stethoscope

• Thermometer

• Gloves

• Blood pressure cuff

When should hand hygiene be performed?

• Only after patient contact

• Only when visibly soiled

• Before and after patient contact

• At the end of the day

What does OSHA stand for?

• Organization for Safety and Health of America

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration

• Occupational Standard for Health Act

• Organization of Safety and Healthcare Agencies

What is the correct procedure for doffing gloves?

• Pull from the inside, turn inside out, and discard

• Pull from the outside edge and discard

• Shake off

• Cut with scissors

Biohazardous waste includes:

• Office paper

• Used gauze with blood

• Clean cotton balls

• Unused bandages

What is the proper way to dispose of a used needle?

• Recap it and throw in trash

• Break it and place in biohazard bag

• Place in a sharps container without recapping

• Wrap in tissue and dispose in regular trash

Aseptic technique includes:

• Using tap water to clean wounds

• Avoiding use of PPE

• Hand hygiene and sterilization of equipment

• Wearing street clothes in procedure room

Which of the following is an example of indirect contact transmission?

• Sneezing

• Shaking hands

• Touching contaminated surfaces

Which of the following PPE should be worn when there is risk of blood splatter?

• Gown only

• Gloves and face shield

• Hair net only

• Shoe covers only