WorksheetsInfection Control
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
The set of methods practiced in healthcare facilities to prevent and control the spread of disease are called ________
sterilization
disinfection
infection prevention
sanitizing
________ is the state resulting from pathogens invading the body and multiplying
non-pathogen
infection
contamination
dirty
_______ are microorganisms capable of causing infection or disease
pathogens
non-pathogens
localized
systemic
______ is an infection that is limited to a specific location in the body and has localized symptoms
localized
systemic
non-pathogenic
pathogenic
_______ is an infection that is in the bloodstream, and is spread throughout the body, causing general symptoms
pathogen
non-pathogen
localized
systemic
An infection acquired in a healthcare setting during the delivery of medical care is called _______
nosocomial
healthcare associated
systemic
both "nosocomial" and "healthcare associated"
All of the following are symptoms of a localized infection EXCEPT:
pain
fever
redness
health
All of the following are signs and symptoms of a systemic infection EXCEPT:
fever
body aches
chills
pus
All of the following are types of microorganisms EXCEPT:
bacteria
systemic
virus
fungi
_____ are single celled microorganisms that lack nuclei and organized cell structures. They also help to digest food.
bacteria
virus
fungi
protozoa
______ are small packages of DNA or RNA encased in protein shells that invade a host cell. Antibiotics do not work on these organisms
bacteria
viruses
protozoa
fungi
This type of microorganism can be considered a delicacy, such as truffles and edible mushrooms
bacteria
virus
fungi
protozoa
"Flu Season" is typically
March through June
June through August
July through September
November through February
Influenza is spread by _______ transmission
contact
droplet
airborne
regular
people allergic to _______ cannot receive the Flu vaccine
bread
shell fish
eggs
strawberries
All of the following MUST be present on a specimen label EXCEPT
Patient's name
Type of specimen
Date
Patient's address
Standard precautions interrupt which part of the chain of infection?
susceptible host
Portal of exit
mode of transmission
reservoir
Standard precautions apply to all of the following body fluids EXCEPT
blood
sweat
emesis
saliva
_______ is the material that can be coughed up
sputum
emesis
bowel movement
amniotic fluid
The elderly are more at risk for infection due to all of the following EXCEPT
weakened immune system
increased mobility
increased hospital stays
incontinence
________ is a federal government agency that makes rules to protect workers from hazards on the job
OSHA
CDC
WHO
HIPAA
All the following should be placed in a sharps container EXCEPT
broken glass
used razors
needles
bloody band aids
To "take off" PPE is to
Don
Doff
systemic
localize
The order PPE should be "Donned" is
gown, mask, gloves
gloves, mask, gown
mask, gown, gloves
mask, gloves, gown
All of the following are situations in which a health care worker must wear gloves EXCEPT
when giving mouth care
when giving perineal care
when changing soiled sheets
when taking a blood pressure
A condition in which objects have been, or may have been, contaminated with pathogens is known as
clean
dirty
disposable
one time use
_______ is a process that destroys most, but not all pathogens
cleaning
disinfection
sterilizing
sanitizing
______ is a cleaning measure that destroys ALL microorganisms
sanitizing
disinfecting
sterilizing
contaminating
Where should soiled linen be bagged?
in the hall
in the soiled utility room
at the point of origin
in the laundry department
When cleaning up a blood/body fluid spill, the health care worker should
add 10 cups of bleach to one cup of water
let disinfectant sit for 10 minutes on surface before wiping
wipe floor immediately after spraying with disinfectant
spray disinfectant directly on the blood/body fluid spill
_______ is a method of infection prevention used when caring for persons who are infected or may be infected with certain infectious diseases
multidrug resistant precautions
transmission based precautions
standard precautions
TB precautions
A _____ mask is used when taking care of a patient in TB Precautions
HEPA
N95
surgical
both "HEPA" and "N95"
Droplet Transmission involves all of the following EXCEPT
are spread when pathogens are transmitted through droplets in the air
normally cannot occur past 6 feet
can occur with talking, sneezing, laughing and suctioning
are spread by touch
Pink eye and C-Diff are _______ transmitted
contact
droplet
airborne
standard
_____ is the virus that attacks the body's immune system and gradual disables it
HIV
HBV
HIB
TB
________ is inflammation of the liver, caused by certain virus and other factors such as alcohol abuse, medications and trauma
AIDS
Hepatitis
Tuberculosis
C-diff
Bloodborne diseases may be transmitted in all of the following ways EXCEPT
sexual contact
sharing infected needles
pregnant woman to unborn baby
coughing
Hepatitis B can cause the following symptoms EXCEPT
fatigue
jaundice
liver damage
blood in the urine
All of the following are symptoms of TB disease EXCEPT
weight loss
night sweats
coughing up blood
jaundice
Washing surgical instruments prior to disinfecting or sterilizing is known as
cleaning
sanitizing
autoclaving
none of these are correct
