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WorksheetsInfection Control
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 18mins
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Class
Date
1.
Microorganisms that cause disease are called
a)
microbes
b)
flora
c)
pathogens
d)
bacilli
2.
Microorganisms that cause infection grow best
a)
at body temperature
b)
in the sunlight
c)
when it is dry
d)
in cold conditions
3.
Bacteria that cause disease are identified by
a)
signs and symptoms of the disease
b)
their shape and arrangement as seen under the microscope
c)
the attending physician when she orders antibiotics
d)
the mode of transmission
4.
Staphylococcal infections may cause
a)
athlete's foot
b)
wound infections
c)
herpes
d)
measles and mumps
5.
The smallest microbe is
a)
virus
b)
bacterium
c)
yeast
d)
spirochete
6.
Examples of illnesses caused by viruses are
a)
syphillis and gonorrhea
b)
AIDS and hepatitis
c)
malaria and amebiasis
d)
ringworm and athletes foot
7.
Fomites are
a)
germs that are present in the environment
b)
harmless bacteria that are part of the normal skin flora
c)
objects that are contaminated with infectious material
d)
supplies that have been autoclaved
8.
Individuals who can transmit a disease but do not show symptoms of the disease are known as
a)
immunosuppressed
b)
carriers
c)
incubators
d)
saprophytes
9.
Microorganisms get into the body through
a)
portals of entry
b)
portals of exit
c)
fomites
d)
common vehicles
10.
Infection can be transmitted by
a)
touching sterile items
b)
disinfecting equipment
c)
blood and bodily fluids
d)
wearing gloves
11.
An example of indirect contact with a pathogen is
a)
person to person contact
b)
hand contact with a contaminated object
c)
contact with an insect that transmits disease
d)
body fluids or sexual contact
12.
An example of a droplet transmission by disease is by
a)
coughing, sneezing, or talking
b)
germs carried through the ventilation system
c)
microbes carried by moisture and dust in the air
d)
inhaling the odor of unpleasant excretions
13.
Vector-borne transmission of disease occurs
a)
when the hands come into contact with a fomite
b)
when food or medication is contaminated
c)
when disease is spread by an insect or rodent
d)
when an infectious agent is inhaled through the air
14.
Body defenses against infection include
a)
fingernails and toenails
b)
hair on the head
c)
mucous membranes
d)
nonintact skin
15.
Immunizations are available to prevent
a)
AIDS
b)
hepatitis B
c)
hepatitis C
d)
herpes
16.
Health care workers who have direct patient contact are advised to take the
a)
AIDS vaccine
b)
hepatitis B vaccine
c)
herpes vaccine
d)
staphylococcus vaccine
17.
A patient who is immunosuppressed
a)
has low resistance to disease
b)
has higher than normal resistance to disease
c)
is always elderly
d)
is immune to disease
18.
If the physician suspects a bacterial infection se will always order a/an
a)
urinalysis
b)
strep screen
c)
culture and sensitivity
d)
staph screen
19.
MRSA and VRE are
a)
viruses
b)
easily eradicated
c)
fungi
d)
drug resistant bacteria
20.
Signs and symptoms of tuberculosis include:
a)
weight gain and weakness
b)
edema (swelling) and night sweats
c)
high blood pressure and coughing
d)
hemoptysis (coughing up blood) and fever
21.
The mantoux test is used to check for the presence of:
a)
HIV disease
b)
MRSA
c)
TB
d)
hepatitis
22.
A patient who had chickenpox as a child may develop which disease later I life?
a)
Herpes
b)
Shingles
c)
MRSA
d)
TB
23.
A patient with influenza may experience:
a)
diarrhea
b)
fever and chills
c)
vomiting
d)
rash and itching
24.
Hepatitis A is transmitted by:
a)
blood and body fluid exposure
b)
feces and saliva
c)
contaminated seafood
d)
contaminated meat
25.
Hepatitis B is transmitted by:
a)
blood and body fluid exposure
b)
feces and saliva
c)
contaminated seafood
d)
contaminated meat
26.
Hepatitis C is transmitted by:
a)
blood and body fluids
b)
feces and saliva
c)
contaminated seafood
d)
contaminated meat
27.
HIV is transmitted by:
a)
blood and bodily fluids
b)
the airborne method
c)
indirect contact
d)
vectors and vehicles
28.
The purpose of infection control is to:
a)
remind all staff to wear gloves
b)
encourage good handwashing
c)
disrupt the chain of infection
d)
isolate patients with diseases
29.
Spores:
a)
can live in the environment for long time
b)
are easily eliminated with alcohol hand cleaner
c)
cannot live long outside the human body
d)
are not a common concern in health care
30.
Medical asepsis refers to:
a)
absence from all germs frm the environment
b)
practices that limit the spread of pathogens
c)
environmental barriers that confine pathogens to a single person
d)
measures taken to sterilize instruments that could spread pathogens
31.
The nursing assistant practices medical asepsis by:
a)
wearing gloves for all patient contact
b)
sterilizing equipment after each use
c)
following the guidelines for handwashing
d)
wiping environmental surfaces daily
32.
The most important step of the handwashing procedure is:
a)
applying germicidal soap
b)
using very hot water
c)
friction
d)
using a towel to touch the faucet
33.
Handwashing should be performed for a minimum of:
a)
5-10 seconds
b)
10-15 seconds
c)
15-20 seconds
d)
20-30 seconds
34.
Handwashing should be performed before and after:
a)
direct patient contact
b)
touching an environmental surface
c)
passing each meal tray
d)
handling clean linen
35.
Standard precautions are used for:
a)
contacting blood and body fluids
b)
passing meal trays
c)
documentation
d)
giving report to the nurse
36.
Standard precautions involve the use of:
a)
contact precautions during patient care
b)
personal protective equipment
c)
using PPE only when the patient is known to be infectious
d)
a HEPA mask if you will inhale patient secretions
37.
Try this: All of the following are examples of good infection control practices except:
a)
disinfecting equipment that is used by more than one patient
b)
folding soiled linen inward
c)
carrying clean linen against your uniform
d)
covering your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing
38.
All of the following are rules for Standard Precautions except:
a)
hands are only washed after gloves are removed
b)
masks and goggles should worn if splashing secretions
c)
needles should not be recapped
d)
waterproof gowns should be worn if blood splatter may occur
39.
Who is responsible for ensuring that health care workers use standard precautions?
a)
the health care facility
b)
the Department of Labor
c)
the health care worker
d)
OSHA
40.
The most important method of preventing the spread of infection is:
a)
use of a gown
b)
handwashing
c)
wearing gloves
d)
wearing a mask
41.
Gloves must be worn:
a)
for all patient care
b)
when transferring a patient from bed to chair
c)
only when caring for patients in isolation
d)
for contact with blood and body fluids
42.
Which of the following items should not be stored with others in the same drawer of the bedside commode?
a)
toothbrush
b)
denture cup
c)
bed pan
d)
wrapped peppermint candies
43.
The proper name for an infection acquired by a patient in a health care facility is:
a)
pathogenic disease
b)
nosocomial infection
nosocomial infection
c)
drug resistant infection
d)
toxic disease
44.
Which of the following practices is routinely used to eliminate microbes?
a)
handwashing
b)
making the bed
c)
straightening the room
d)
autoclaving all used patient care supplies
45.
If your eyes, nose, mouth contact blood with potentially infectious materials the 1st thing you do is:
a)
wash with soap and water for 15 minutes
b)
rinse the area well with clear water immediately
c)
report to your supervisor immediately
d)
contact your personal physician immediately
46.
Infection control practices used in the care of ALL patients are:
a)
universal precautions
b)
standard precautions
c)
body substance isolation
d)
transmission based precautions
47.
When using waterless hand cleaner:
a)
dispense the product into your hand and allow to air dry
b)
rub product into all surfaces of hand and allow to dry
c)
dispense the product then wipe with paper towel
d)
apply 15mL of waterless hand cleaner the rinse w/ warm water
48.
When applying the principles of standard precautions, you must use:
a)
isolation technique
b)
negative pressure ventilation
c)
personal protective equipment
d)
universal and body substance standards
49.
While washing dishes last night you broke and nicked your hand. When you care for patients:
a)
wear gloves
b)
apply hand lotion frequently
c)
use plenty of alcohol gel
d)
avoid getting the wet
50.
With a high risk of splashing secretions, what is the proper PPE?
a)
gown, mask, gloves, head covering
b)
gloves, mask, eye protection, gown
c)
mask, eye protection, gown, shoe covers
d)
gown, gloves, respirator mask, paper cap
51.
Apply gloves:
a)
immediately before caring for each patient
b)
before touching environmental surfaces
c)
before touching intact skin
d)
before touching the patients face
52.
Which of the following items are considered to be biohazardous waste?
a)
disposable incontinent pad soiled with urine and feces
b)
the package a disposable came in
c)
disposable dishes with partially eaten food
d)
a used water pitcher and cup
53.
Practices designed to interrupt the spread of CERTAIN highly transmissible diseases are:
a)
standard precautions
b)
transmission based precautions
c)
negative pressure precautions
d)
universal precautions
54.
A patient in ISOLATION will be placed in:
a)
standard precautions
b)
a two bed bedroom
c)
a private room
d)
universal precautions
55.
Which of the following is an example of direct contact?
a)
touching a patient
b)
inhaling a pathogen
c)
touching a bedpan
d)
removing gloves
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