WorksheetsHand Hygiene Quiz Activity
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 33mins
What type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is commonly used as a standard precaution?
Gloves
Gowns
Masks
All of the above
What is the recommended frequency of waste collection in healthcare settings?
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Quarterly
Which of the following is not a recommended way to cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing?
Using a tissue
Coughing into your elbow
Using your hand
Using a face mask
What is the recommended duration for handwashing after coughing or sneezing?
20-25 seconds
10-15 seconds
40-60 seconds
30-40 seconds
What is the recommended way to clean and disinfect surfaces that may have come into contact with respiratory droplets?
Using soap and water
Using hand sanitizer
Using a disinfectant wipe or spray
Using a hair dryer
Which of the following is a bloodborne pathogen?
Influenza virus
Hepatitis B virus
Staphylococcus aureus
Streptococcus pyogenes
Which of the following is not a recommended practice for post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)?
Starting PEP as soon as possible after the injury
Taking PEP for the full course of treatment
Stopping PEP if symptoms improve
Following up with a healthcare provider
What is the recommended distance to maintain from others when coughing or sneezing?
1 foot
3 feet
6 feet
10 feet
What is the primary concern with a needlestick injury?
Pain and discomfort
Risk of infection
Risk of bleeding
Risk of scarring
Which of the following is not a recommended practice for preventing occupational exposure to infectious agents?
Regular hand washing
Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE)
Avoiding all contact with infectious patients
Following proper infection control protocols
Prevent the spread of COVID-19 by doing all of the following…EXCEPT:
Clean your hands often, either with soap and water for 20 seconds or a hand sanitizer that contains at least 70% alcohol
Wear a mask, even if you’re fully vaccinated, indoors—and outdoors during highly congested activities like concerts.
Get fully vaccinated as soon as you are able.
Get tested every day.
Which of the following is the FIRST priority in preventing infections when providing care for a client?
Wearing gowns and goggles
Using a barrier between client’s furniture and nurse’s bag
Handwashing
Wearing gloves
You are preparing to change the linens on the bed of a client who has a draining sacral wound infected by MRSA. Which PPE items will you plan to use. SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
N95 respirator
Surgical Mask
Gloves
Goggles
Gown
____________ is defined as the practices dedicated to improving and optimizing antimicrobial selection, dose, and duration while also minimizing patient harm.
Antibiotic program
Antimicrobic resistance
Antifungal use
Antimicrobial stewardship
All of the below are healthcare-associated pathogens or diseases—meaning you could acquire it during your time at a healthcare facility—that an infection Preventionist has to look out for in their hospital, facility, or setting…EXCEPT:
West Nile Virus
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Cold
Influenza
You are caring for four clients who are receiving IV infusions of normal saline. Which client is at the highest risk for bloodstream infections?
A client who has non-tunneled central line in the left femoral vein.
A client with an implanted port in the right subclavian vein.
A client with a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line in the right upper arm.
A client who has a midline IV catheter in the left antecubital fossa.
Which of the following information about a client who has meningococcal meningitis has the best indicator that you can discontinue droplet precautions?
Pupils are equal and reactive to light
Temperature is lower than 100°F (37.8°C)
Appropriate antibiotics have been given for 24 hours
Cough is productive of clear, non-purulent mucus
