WorksheetsHartmann Ch 5
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Infection prevention is
The way in which infections occur
An infection that is prevented from traveling from one part of the body to another
A set of methods used to prevent the spread of disease
An object that has been prevented from being contaminated with pathogens
The following are necessary links in the chain of infection. When an NA wears gloves, which link is broken, thus preventing the spread of disease.
Reservoir
Mode of transmission
Susceptible host
Causative agent
The following are necessary links in the chain of infection. When an NA gets a vaccination shot for hepatitis B, which link will be affected and thus preventing hepatitis B infection?
Reservoir
Mode of Transmission
Susceptible Host
Portal of entry
A nursing assistant will come in contact with microorganisms
Only in high traffic areas of the facility
Only during direct contact with residents
Only during personal care procedures
Every time the NA touches something
The single most important thing an NA can do to prevent the spread of disease is to
Carry dirty linen close to her uniform so as not to spread contaminants
Wash and dry her disposable gloves before reusing them
Remove gloves before cleaning spills
Wash her hands
The elderly are at a higher risk of infection because
They have strong immune systems
They are rarely hospitalized
They are always well-nourished
They may have limited mobility
With whom should an NA use standard precautions
With residents who have infectious diseases
With residents he suspects might have an infectious disease
With every resident in his care
With residents that request they be used
Under standard precautions, the term body fluid includes
sweat
water
juice
urine
Hand hygiene is
Washing hands with either plain or antiseptic soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rubs
Washing hands with soap and water only
Using alcohol-based hand rubs only
Wearing gloves when performing care procedures
When washing hands the NA should use friction for
At least 25 seconds
At least 20 seconds
At least 15 seconds
At least 5 seconds
Which of the following is true of wearing gloves
Disposable gloves can be washed and reused
Gloves should be changed before contact with mucus membranes
After giving care, gloves are not contaminated
Gloves can continue to be worn if they are torn as long as the hole is covered
Which of the following is the proper order to don ppe
mask, goggles, gown. gloves
gloves, gown, mask, goggles
mask, goggles, gloves, gown
gown, mask, goggles, gloves
Which of the following statements is true of disinfection
Disinfecting an item means that all pathogens on the item are destroyed
Disinfection is carried out with an autoclave
Disinfection kills some pathogens but does not destroy them all
Disinfection can be accomplished with regular saop and cold water
If an NA needs to clean up a spill, What is the first step that she should take?
Put the waste directly into the nearest trash can
Spray bleach solution on the spill
Put on gloves
Vacuum the spill
Which of the folllowing is true of transmission based precautions
An NA does not need to practice standard precautions if he practices transmission based precautions
They are exactly the same as standard precautions
They are practiced in addition to standard precautions
They will not be listed in the care plan so as not to alarm anyone
What is one way that bloodborne pathogens can be transmitted
By hugging an infected person
By infected blood entering the blood stream
By standing too close to an infected person when he coughs
By touching something an infected person has touched
Which of the following statements is true of hepatitis B
HBV is a relatively minor disease and poses no real threat to healthcare workers
The vaccine for HBV helps prevent the disease
More people in the US have HIV than HBV
HBV causes some unpleasant symptoms but cannot cause death
The bloodborne pathogen standard requires that
Employers educate a select group of employees who will be in contact with residents with bloodborne diseases
Employers provide hepatitis b vaccinations to employees at a reduced cost
Employers keep one set of ppe on hand for visitors to use
Employers have an exposure control plan
Tuberculosis may be transmitted
Through a protective mask
By dancing
By wearing gloves
By coughing
Tuberculosis is
A bloodborne disease
A sexually transmitted disease
An airborne disease
Completely eradicated
A person with TB disease
Can spread it to others
Does not show symptoms
Cannot infect others
Has what is called latent TB
How is MRSA most often spread
by direct personal contact
by indirect personal contact
by being in enclosed spaces
through the air
What is the best way to control the spread of MRSA
By taking medication
Through proper handwashing
By using masks
By taking vancomycin
What us the best way to control the spread of C. Difficle
By limiting the contact of the infected person with others
By using more powerful antibiotics
By giving more enemas to clean out the GI tract
Through proper handwashing and handling of contaminated wastes
Which of the following is the NAs responsibility related to infection prevention
Deciding which residents need transmission based precautions
Telling all visitors which patients have bloodborne diseases
Following standard precautions in caring for all residents
Capping needles and other sharps before disposing of them in the trash
