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Infection Control

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The set of methods practiced in healthcare facilities to prevent and control the spread of disease are called ________

a)

sterilization

b)

disinfection

c)

infection prevention

d)

sanitizing

2.

________ is the state resulting from pathogens invading the body and multiplying

a)

non-pathogen

b)

infection

c)

contamination

d)

dirty

3.

_______ are microorganisms capable of causing infection or disease

a)

pathogens

b)

non-pathogens

c)

localized

d)

systemic

4.

______ is an infection that is limited to a specific location in the body and has localized symptoms

a)

localized

b)

systemic

c)

non-pathogenic

d)

pathogenic

5.

_______ is an infection that is in the bloodstream, and is spread throughout the body, causing general symptoms

a)

pathogen

b)

non-pathogen

c)

localized

d)

systemic

6.

An infection acquired in a healthcare setting during the delivery of medical care is called _______

a)

nosocomial

b)

healthcare associated

c)

systemic

d)

both "nosocomial" and "healthcare associated"

7.

All of the following are symptoms of a localized infection EXCEPT:

a)

pain

b)

fever

c)

redness

d)

health

8.

All of the following are signs and symptoms of a systemic infection EXCEPT:

a)

fever

b)

body aches

c)

chills

d)

pus

9.

All of the following are types of microorganisms EXCEPT:

a)

bacteria

b)

systemic

c)

virus

d)

fungi

10.

_____ are single celled microorganisms that lack nuclei and organized cell structures. They also help to digest food.

a)

bacteria

b)

virus

c)

fungi

d)

protozoa

11.

______ are small packages of DNA or RNA encased in protein shells that invade a host cell. Antibiotics do not work on these organisms

a)

bacteria

b)

viruses

c)

protozoa

d)

fungi

12.

This type of microorganism can be considered a delicacy, such as truffles and edible mushrooms

a)

bacteria

b)

virus

c)

fungi

d)

protozoa

13.

"Flu Season" is typically

a)

March through June

b)

June through August

c)

July through September

d)

November through February

14.

Influenza is spread by _______ transmission

a)

contact

b)

droplet

c)

airborne

d)

regular

15.

people allergic to _______ cannot receive the Flu vaccine

a)

bread

b)

shell fish

c)

eggs

d)

strawberries

16.

All of the following MUST be present on a specimen label EXCEPT

a)

Patient's name

b)

Type of specimen

c)

Date

d)

Patient's address

17.

Standard precautions interrupt which part of the chain of infection?

a)

susceptible host

b)

Portal of exit

c)

mode of transmission

d)

reservoir

18.

Standard precautions apply to all of the following body fluids EXCEPT

a)

blood

b)

sweat

c)

emesis

d)

saliva

19.

_______ is the material that can be coughed up

a)

sputum

b)

emesis

c)

bowel movement

d)

amniotic fluid

20.

The elderly are more at risk for infection due to all of the following EXCEPT

a)

weakened immune system

b)

increased mobility

c)

increased hospital stays

d)

incontinence

21.

________ is a federal government agency that makes rules to protect workers from hazards on the job

a)

OSHA

b)

CDC

c)

WHO

d)

HIPAA

22.

All the following should be placed in a sharps container EXCEPT

a)

broken glass

b)

used razors

c)

needles

d)

bloody band aids

23.

To "take off" PPE is to

a)

Don

b)

Doff

c)

systemic

d)

localize

24.

The order PPE should be "Donned" is

a)

gown, mask, gloves

b)

gloves, mask, gown

c)

mask, gown, gloves

d)

mask, gloves, gown

25.

All of the following are situations in which a health care worker must wear gloves EXCEPT

a)

when giving mouth care

b)

when giving perineal care

c)

when changing soiled sheets

d)

when taking a blood pressure

26.

A condition in which objects have been, or may have been, contaminated with pathogens is known as

a)

clean

b)

dirty

c)

disposable

d)

one time use

27.

_______ is a process that destroys most, but not all pathogens

a)

cleaning

b)

disinfection

c)

sterilizing

d)

sanitizing

28.

______ is a cleaning measure that destroys ALL microorganisms

a)

sanitizing

b)

disinfecting

c)

sterilizing

d)

contaminating

29.

Where should soiled linen be bagged?

a)

in the hall

b)

in the soiled utility room

c)

at the point of origin

d)

in the laundry department

30.

When cleaning up a blood/body fluid spill, the health care worker should

a)

add 10 cups of bleach to one cup of water

b)

let disinfectant sit for 10 minutes on surface before wiping

c)

wipe floor immediately after spraying with disinfectant

d)

spray disinfectant directly on the blood/body fluid spill

31.

_______ is a method of infection prevention used when caring for persons who are infected or may be infected with certain infectious diseases

a)

multidrug resistant precautions

b)

transmission based precautions

c)

standard precautions

d)

TB precautions

32.

A _____ mask is used when taking care of a patient in TB Precautions

a)

HEPA

b)

N95

c)

surgical

d)

both "HEPA" and "N95"

33.

Droplet Transmission involves all of the following EXCEPT

a)

are spread when pathogens are transmitted through droplets in the air

b)

normally cannot occur past 6 feet

c)

can occur with talking, sneezing, laughing and suctioning

d)

are spread by touch

34.

Pink eye and C-Diff are _______ transmitted

a)

contact

b)

droplet

c)

airborne

d)

standard

35.

_____ is the virus that attacks the body's immune system and gradual disables it

a)

HIV

b)

HBV

c)

HIB

d)

TB

36.

________ is inflammation of the liver, caused by certain virus and other factors such as alcohol abuse, medications and trauma

a)

AIDS

b)

Hepatitis

c)

Tuberculosis

d)

C-diff

37.

Bloodborne diseases may be transmitted in all of the following ways EXCEPT

a)

sexual contact

b)

sharing infected needles

c)

pregnant woman to unborn baby

d)

coughing

38.

Hepatitis B can cause the following symptoms EXCEPT

a)

fatigue

b)

jaundice

c)

liver damage

d)

blood in the urine

39.

All of the following are symptoms of TB disease EXCEPT

a)

weight loss

b)

night sweats

c)

coughing up blood

d)

jaundice

40.

Washing surgical instruments prior to disinfecting or sterilizing is known as

a)

cleaning

b)

sanitizing

c)

autoclaving

d)

none of these are correct