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Infection Control

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 1hrs 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Where should sharps including needles be placed when done?
a)
puncture-resistant container
b)
in the trash
c)
red bio-hazardous bag
d)
down the drain
2.
When must gloves be worn by health care workers?
a)
while writing reports
b)
during a bathroom break
c)
while having lunch
d)
when in contact with blood
3.
An example of an antiseptic would be _______________.
a)
bleach
b)
rubbing alcohol
c)
hand lotion
d)
antibacterial soap
4.
The absence of disease-producing microorganisms is known as ____________________.
a)
asepsis
b)
antisepsis
c)
antifungal
d)
antibacterial
5.
What process destroys pathogenic organisms but is not always effective against spores and viruses?
a)
sterilization
b)
disinfection
c)
antisepsis
d)
contamination
6.
How are bacteria identified?
a)
by their shape
b)
by their size
c)
by their location
d)
by their lifespan
7.
Bleach is an example of which aseptic control level?
a)
sterilization
b)
antisepsis
c)
disinfection
8.
Sterilization is the process of destroying all pathogenic and non-pathogenic organisms including spores and viruses.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
What is the main purpose of handwashing?
a)
make hands dry
b)
prevent and control the spread of pathogens
c)
prevent and control animal invasions
d)
keep hands warm
10.
Every patient must be considered a potential source of infection.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
What does PPE stand for?
a)
personal professional equipment
b)
professional protective equipment
c)
personal protective equipment
d)
personal patient equipment
12.
A tiny living thing that can only be seen under a microscope is known as what?
a)
microorganism
b)
pathogen
c)
spore
d)
amiba
13.
Rules established by the CDC on how to prevent or control the spread of infection and disease is known as what?
a)
infection control
b)
standard precautions
c)
laws
d)
chain of infections
14.
Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus?
a)
Sphyillis
b)
common cold
c)
HIV
d)
ringworm
15.
Diseases caused by mites, fleas, and ticks are?
a)
bacteria
b)
fungi
c)
staphlococcus
d)
ricksettsiae
16.
What is the single most effective way to break the chain of infection?
a)
handwashing
b)
sterilization
c)
cleaning surfaces
d)
nutrition
17.

Exogenous is

a)

inside the body

b)

outside the body

18.
An infection that begins in a healthcare facility is a
a)
endogenous
b)
nosocomial
c)
exogenous
d)
opportunistic
19.

Athletes foot are examples of this type of pathogen

a)

bacteria

b)

rickettsiae

c)

protozoa

d)

fungi

20.

When should gloves be changed

a)

Between Patients

b)

if they rip

c)

if the are soiled

d)

all of these

21.

What is reverse isolation

a)

protecting you

b)

protecting the patient

c)

facing the patient backwards

d)

none of these

22.

anaerobic

a)

with oxygen

b)

antibodies

c)

disease

d)

without oxygen

23.
how many links are in the chain of infection?
a)
10
b)
5
c)
12
d)
6
24.
All are ways to break the chain of infection except?
a)
handwashing
b)
sterilization
c)
disinfection
d)
reusing gloves
25.
what is the purpose of OSHA
a)
Make safety standards
b)
Inspect facilities
c)
enforce safety standards
d)
all of these
26.
all are part of PPE except
a)
gowns
b)
paper towels
c)
mask
d)
gloves
27.
What is a type of isolation
a)
contact
b)
airborne
c)
reverse
d)
all of these
28.
Ringworm is caused by
a)
Virus
b)
Fungi
c)
protozoa
d)
helminth
29.
What is a pathogen
a)
a doctor who specializes in curing diseases
b)
microbe that are beneficial when present
c)
a special machine that is used to grow microbes
d)
a small living organism that can cause disease
30.
What is used to cure someone with a bacterial infection such as strep throat
a)
aspirin
b)
radiation
c)
antibiotics
d)
ibuprophen
31.
Bacteria can exist almost anywhere
a)
False
b)
True
32.
Illness resulting from conditions associated with employment is called systemic disease.
a)
True
b)
False
33.
Viruses are not affected by antibiotics.
a)
True
b)
False
34.
Use of disinfectants as hand cleaners can cause skin irritation and allergy.
a)
True
b)
False
35.

Is the following statement True or False? All diseases that are infectious are communicable.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Which of the following diseases/ infections is NOT communicable?

a)

Chicken Pox

b)

Hepatitis B

c)

Gonorrhea

d)

Myocardial Infarction

37.

One link in the chain of infection is a susceptible host. Which of the following is also a link in the chain of infection?

a)

Portal of exit

b)

Reservoir

c)

Causative agent

d)

All the above

38.

An opportunistic infection occurs when:

a)

the body is weak

b)

someone sneezes

c)

it is raining

d)

the body is strong

39.

The term "endogenous" means

a)

beginning of the end of the world

b)

beginning from within

c)

pertaining to the end

d)

kissing disease

40.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a STD/ STI?

a)

gonorrhea

b)

chlamydia

c)

ringworm

d)

herpes

41.

Airborne infections are transmitted by which of the following?

a)

birds

b)

hairbrushes

c)

sneezes

d)

flies

42.

Which is the most effective way to prevent the spread of disease?

a)

Plenty of rest

b)

PPE

c)

Good diet

d)

Handwashing

43.

Which government agency created the rules for Standard Precautions?

a)

OSHA

b)

CDC

c)

FDA

d)

EPA

44.

How do you dispose of blood soaked sheets that have been removed from your patient's bed?

a)

sharps container

b)

laundry room

c)

biohazard laundry bag

d)

biohazard bag

45.

DANIELLA ARRIVES TO WORK AT 7AM. AFTER USING THE BATHROOM, SHE TAKE THE BP AND TEMP OF 8 PATIENTS, THEN GOES ON BREAK AT 7:45AM TO EAT HER YOGURT. HOW MANY TIMES SHOULD DANIELLA HAVE PRACTICED HAND HYGIENE SO FAR?

a)

SEVEN

b)

NINE

c)

ELEVEN

d)

NINETEEN

46.
Which type of pathogen is HIV?
a)
Bacteria
b)
Fungi
c)
Protist
d)
Virus
47.

Which type of pathogen causes malaria?

a)

Protozoa

b)

Virus

c)

Bacteria

d)

Fungi

48.
What is a nonpathogen?
a)
a disease causing microorganism
b)
a beneficial microorganism used to maintain certain body processes
c)
the smallest microorganism
d)
none of the above
49.
What are the main classes of microorganisms?
a)
bacteria,protozoa, fungi, rickettsiae, viruses
b)
bacteria, bacilli, thrush
c)
protozoa, spirilla, pathogens
d)
pathogens, nonpathogens
50.
Which microorganism is only visible using an electron microscope? 
a)
bacteria
b)
rickettsiae
c)
fungi
d)
viruses
51.

______________is the most Common and preferred method for sterilization of the items.

a)

ETO STERILISATION

b)

STEAM AUTOCLAVE

c)

PLASMA TERILISATION

d)

ALL OF THE ABOVE

52.

What is the name of the precautions used that are used for all patients regardless of their diagnosis?

a)

Standard precautions

b)

Contact precautions

c)

Body substance isolation

d)

Universal precautions

53.

Alcohol-based hand rinse should not be used in case of

a)

Respiratory infection

b)

Brittle fingernails

c)

Soft skin

d)

Visibly dirty hands

54.

What is the number one way to prevent colds?

a)

take Tylenol

b)

get an antibiotic from your doctor

c)

don't go out with a wet head

d)

good handwashing procedures

55.

What is the best precaution for preventing foodborne illnesses?

a)

buy from an approved vendor

b)

Use the vendor with the best quality food

c)

handwashing

d)

having a clean restaurant

56.

What is a single use towel?

a)

A towel that gets used only once

b)

a towel you can use for the entire day

c)

a towel you share with someone

d)

a towel that can be bleached and reused

57.

What is the first step when washing your hands?

a)

put soap on them

b)

wet hands

c)

rinse hands

d)

scrub hands

58.

Hand sanitizer is acceptable to use in place of handwashing

a)

True

b)

False

59.

How long should you scrub your hands for to insure they are clean?

a)

20-30 seconds

b)

40- 50 seconds

c)

one minute

d)

two minutes

60.

What is a good way to help you wash for the correct amount of time?

a)

set a timer

b)

have someone time you

c)

sing the ABC's song to yourself

d)

hop on one foot and count

61.

What should you do before you wash your hands?

a)

Look at your nails

b)

set a timer

c)

put sanitizer on your hands

d)

check for soap and paper towels

62.

What do you do immediately with the paper towel when you are done drying your hands?

a)

Throw it on the floor

b)

Put it in your pocket for later use

c)

throw it away

d)

use it to turn the faucet off

63.
The proper position for your hands during hand hygiene is
a)
Hands even with waist
b)
Hands lower than elbows
c)
Hands higher than elbows
d)
Doesn't matter just wash them already
64.
What destroys the most pathogens on your hands during hand hygiene
a)
Hot water, the hotter the better, who needs fingerprints, burn them off
b)
Friction
c)
Anti bacterial soap (DUH)
d)
Hand sanitizer everytime
65.
Hand sanitizer is not used...
a)
Ever!
b)
When your hands are visibly soiled
c)
Between residents
d)
When you can wipe your hands on your pants
66.
If your hands touch the inside of the sink while you are washing you should
a)
Hope the teacher didn't see you. No one will ever know and integrity is not your thing
b)
Start your washing time over
c)
Dry your hands and start again
d)
Do nothing, whats a few germs going to hurt an elderly person.
67.
Direction of drying hands
a)
Fingertips to fingertips and back down rubbing vigorously
b)
Fingertips to forearms
c)
Forearms to fingertips
d)
Doesn't matter everything is clean
68.
Why is it important that your clothing not touch the sink during hand washing?
a)
Your uniform can pick up germs from the sink and they can be spread to another person
b)
Your uniform is probably infested with pathogens and you will spread them to the next person washing their hands
c)
Your clothes can touch the sink.  It doesn't make a difference
d)
No clue
69.
What is not a supply for hand washing?
a)
Cloth towels and soap
b)
Orangewood stick and nail file
c)
A waste basket
d)
Soap and paper towels
70.
How far above your wrists do you wet with water?
a)
1- 2 inches
b)
Up to your watch
c)
Up to your uniform sleeve
d)
3-4 inches
71.
How do you clean under your fingernails with hand hygiene
a)
By rubbing your palms together
b)
With friction
c)
With an orange wood stick or nail file
d)
With paper towel while drying
72.
Which is not one of the most missed areas when hand washing?
a)
Sides of the hands
b)
Thumbs and little fingers
c)
Knuckles
d)
Palms
73.
How are your hands rinsed?
a)
From above the wrists to the fingertips.
b)
From the fingertips to the wrist.
c)
Makes no difference!
d)
Who rinses?
74.
When using hand sanitizer, how long do you rub your hands together
a)
For at least 30 seconds
b)
For at least 15-20 seconds
c)
Until your hands are dry
d)
For at least 10 - 15 seconds
75.
What is the easiest and most important way to prevent the spread of infection
a)
Hand washing
b)
Covering your nose when you cough or sneeze
c)
Wearing gloves
d)
Wearing a gown and mask
76.
Why is lotion applied to hands after hand hygiene?
a)
To make them soft and smooth
b)
To make them smell like pomegranate-cucumber-mango
c)
To keep them from getting dry and chapped
d)
I don't do lotion
77.

Skin breaks can occur in chapped and dry skin. Why is this bad?

a)

Because it hurts. OUCH!

b)

Because nasty pathogens can get in and cause an infection

c)

Hello Dude! Because prom is in like 9 months and my hands will look terrible!

d)

Because soap will burn the next time I wash my hands.

78.
How many deaths can be prevented if we utilize Handwashing?
a)
8 Billion
b)
1 Million
c)
10 Million
d)
700 Million
79.
Is it optional to use lotion?
a)
Yes
b)
Varies on where you work
c)
No
80.
What does the lather do when washing your hands with soap?
a)
Get rid of the germs
b)
Attracts germs
81.
Why do we need to wash our hands?
a)
All Of The Below (See What I did There)
b)
To Be Healthy
c)
Not Get Sick
d)
Prevent Others From Getting Sick
82.

When should you wash your hands?

a)

Before starting work

b)

After a break

c)

After taking our garbage

d)

All of the above

83.

Which of the following should kitchen staff follow?

a)

Wear clean clothing to work

b)

Wear clean aprons

c)

restrain hair with a hairnet or chef's hat

d)

All of the above.

84.

Where is the best place to cough or sneeze?

a)

On the food.

b)

In your sleeve.

c)

Away from the food.

85.

What should you do (in a professional kitchen) if you are ill?

a)

Wash your hands more often

b)

Use hand sanitizer

c)

Do not work with food.

d)

Take more frequent breaks

86.

A _______ is a living organism is something that can only be seen by a microscope.

a)

Pathogen

b)

Infection

c)

Microorganism

d)

Ankle sprain

87.

A(n) _____ occurs when a pathogen invades the human body and grows inside it.

a)

Heart attack

b)

Pathogen

c)

Infection

d)

Microbe

88.

The most effective way to prevent the spread of germs is to____.

a)

wash your hands

b)

have surgery

c)

only use hand sanitizer

d)

take a shower

89.

Where should your hands and fingers be pointing while you wash your hands?

a)

Up

b)

Down

c)

Straight

90.

The ____________ is a method of washing hands to decrease the spread of germs and infection.

a)

infectious method

b)

hospital technique

c)

aseptic technique

d)

Physician method

91.

One time you should wash your hands is after using the bathroom.

a)

True

b)

False

92.

You should wash your hands_______ at a medical facility.

a)

before and after applying gloves

b)

after patient contact

c)

never if you pick something up off the floor

d)

only before patient contact

93.

The part of the body that spreads germs the easiest is______.

a)

arms

b)

legs

c)

neck

d)

hands

94.

Which of the following is a SAFETY rule to follow when washing your hands

a)

stand away from the sink

b)

clean up water off the floor

c)

keep hands pointed downward

d)

pat the hands dry

95.
Identify the part(s) of the chain of infection that has been eliminated by the following actions:  food handling
a)
infectious agent
b)
source or reservoir
c)
mode of transmission
96.
Identify the part(s) of the chain of infection that has been eliminated by the following actions:  identification of organisms
a)
portal of exit
b)
infectious agent
c)
portal of entry
97.
Identify the part(s) of the chain of infection that has been eliminated by the following actions:  pathogen leaving the body through sexual secretions
a)
portal of exit
b)
portal of entry
c)
mode of transmission
98.
person who gets a disease because of weak defenses
a)
causative agent
b)
susceptible host
c)
reservoir
d)
portal of entry
99.
Pathogen that causes disease
a)
portal of exit
b)
susceptible host
c)
causative agent
d)
portal of entry
100.
pathogen transmitted through air, soil, food or feces
a)
direct contact
b)
indirect contact
c)
opportunistic infection
d)
nosocomial infection

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