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Principles of Prevention (Infection Control)

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The term describing the effectiveness with which a disinfecting solution kills germs when used according the label instructions is:

a)

effect

b)

concentration

c)

efficacy

d)

disinfection

2.

Which of the following is an example of a multi-use item?

a)

wooden sticks

b)

nippers

c)

gauze

d)

All answers are correct

3.

Sodium hypochlorite is the chemical name for:

a)

phenols

b)

bleach

c)

baking soda

d)

soap

4.

Single-use items that do not have the capacity to be disinfected after each client must be:

a)

discarded

b)

washed

c)

stored

d)

immersed

5.

Universal Precautions for bloodborne pathogens are regulated by:

a)

DOL

b)

DOE

c)

OSHA

d)

FDA

6.

Which of the following is an acceptable way to clean tools or instruments?

a)

using an ultrasonic unit

b)

using a cleaning solvent

c)

washing with soap and water, then scrubbing with a clean, disinfected nail brush

d)

All answers are correct

7.

Which of the following is a drawback to using phenolic disinfectants?

a)

can cause some metals to rust

b)

can damage plastic and rubber

c)

are known carcinogens

d)

all answers are correct

8.

When hand washing, it is important to rub hands together for a minimum of how long?

a)

20 seconds

b)

30 seconds

c)

1 minute

d)

2 minutes

9.

A safe and useful type of disinfectant, commonly called quats, is:

a)

quarter antiseptic solutions

b)

quaternary-based compounds

c)

phenolic quaternary agents

d)

quaternary ammonium compounds

10.

A reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances is a(n);

a)

allergy

b)

infection

c)

disease

d)

parasite

11.

If an exposure incident should occur, discard all disposable contaminated objects in a:

a)

trash bag

b)

contaminated waste container

c)

paper towel

d)

trash can

12.

Process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores.

a)

Disinfectants

b)

Sterilization

c)

antiseptics

d)

Cleaning

13.

Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores)

a)

Antiseptics

b)

Bioburden

c)

Disinfectants

d)

Bleach

14.

Chemical germicides formulated for use on skin, registered and regulated by the FDA.

a)

Antiseptics

b)

Disinfectants

c)

Soap

d)

Detergent

15.

What bacteria has a round shape to it?

a)

Bacilli

b)

Spirilla

c)

Cocci

d)

Diplococci

16.

What Bacteria are in the shape of a spiral and can cause STD's and Lyme disease?

a)

Cocci

b)

Staphylococci

c)

Streptococci

d)

Spirilla

17.

What bacteria grows in pairs and can cause diseases such as pneumonia?

a)

Diplococci

b)

Bacilli

c)

Spirilla

d)

Cocci

18.

What Bacteria are pus-forming and can cause strep throat?

a)

Staphylococci

b)

Streptococci

c)

Diplococci

d)

Bacilli

19.

What is considered to be a harmless bacteria?

a)

Pathogenic

b)

Non-pathogenic

c)

microorganism

d)

local infection

20.

What will prevent a virus from growing in the body?

a)

Antibiotics

b)

Infusion treatments

c)

vaccines

d)

medication