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WorksheetsPrinciples of Prevention (Infection Control)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
The term describing the effectiveness with which a disinfecting solution kills germs when used according the label instructions is:
effect
concentration
efficacy
disinfection
Which of the following is an example of a multi-use item?
wooden sticks
nippers
gauze
All answers are correct
Sodium hypochlorite is the chemical name for:
phenols
bleach
baking soda
soap
Single-use items that do not have the capacity to be disinfected after each client must be:
discarded
washed
stored
immersed
Universal Precautions for bloodborne pathogens are regulated by:
DOL
DOE
OSHA
FDA
Which of the following is an acceptable way to clean tools or instruments?
using an ultrasonic unit
using a cleaning solvent
washing with soap and water, then scrubbing with a clean, disinfected nail brush
All answers are correct
Which of the following is a drawback to using phenolic disinfectants?
can cause some metals to rust
can damage plastic and rubber
are known carcinogens
all answers are correct
When hand washing, it is important to rub hands together for a minimum of how long?
20 seconds
30 seconds
1 minute
2 minutes
A safe and useful type of disinfectant, commonly called quats, is:
quarter antiseptic solutions
quaternary-based compounds
phenolic quaternary agents
quaternary ammonium compounds
A reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances is a(n);
allergy
infection
disease
parasite
If an exposure incident should occur, discard all disposable contaminated objects in a:
trash bag
contaminated waste container
paper towel
trash can
Process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores.
Disinfectants
Sterilization
antiseptics
Cleaning
Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores)
Antiseptics
Bioburden
Disinfectants
Bleach
Chemical germicides formulated for use on skin, registered and regulated by the FDA.
Antiseptics
Disinfectants
Soap
Detergent
What bacteria has a round shape to it?
Bacilli
Spirilla
Cocci
Diplococci
What Bacteria are in the shape of a spiral and can cause STD's and Lyme disease?
Cocci
Staphylococci
Streptococci
Spirilla
What bacteria grows in pairs and can cause diseases such as pneumonia?
Diplococci
Bacilli
Spirilla
Cocci
What Bacteria are pus-forming and can cause strep throat?
Staphylococci
Streptococci
Diplococci
Bacilli
What is considered to be a harmless bacteria?
Pathogenic
Non-pathogenic
microorganism
local infection
What will prevent a virus from growing in the body?
Antibiotics
Infusion treatments
vaccines
medication
