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Infection Control and Microbiology Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Today, most healthcare facilities have a separate department devoted exclusively to _____.

a)
  1. identifying pathogens

b)
  1. disinfection

c)

infection control

d)

sanitization

2.

_____ are parasites that normally choose fleas, lice, ticks, or mites as their host organisms.

a)
  1. Rickettsiae

b)

viruses

c)

Fungi

d)

Helminths

3.

Antibiotic resistance can be caused by _____.

a)

not taking the full prescription of antibiotics

b)

prescribing antibiotics when not needed

c)

antibacterials contained in cleaning products

d)

All are correct.

4.

Which of the following is not a type of infection?

a)
  1. endogenous

b)
  1. optimistic

c)
  1. exogenous

d)
  1. healthcare-associated

5.

Bacteria can become resistant to antibiotics when _____.

a)
  1. patients do not take all of their prescribed antibiotics

b)
  1. genetic mutation of bacteria has occurred

c)
  1. antibiotics are prescribed when not needed or indicated

d)

All are correct

6.

All of the following are components of the chain of infection except _____.

a)
  1. infectious agent

b)
  1. noninfectious agent

c)
  1. portal of exit

d)
  1. mode of transmission

7.

When do the CDC hand hygiene guidelines require hands to be washed?

a)
  1. before and after eating

b)
  1. after the restroom is used

c)
  1. before and after handling sharps

d)
  1. Both A and B are correct.

8.

Which of the following is acceptable to use when practicing hand hygiene in a healthcare facility?

a)
  1. alcohol-based hand rubs

b)
  1. hand sanitizers

c)
  1. alcohol-based hand wipes

d)
  1. scented soap

9.

A(n) _____ is a machine used frequently in healthcare facilities to kill all microorganisms and their spores on a surface.

a)
  1. microscope

b)
  1. vector

c)
  1. autoclave

d)
  1. biohazard sharps container

10.

Which of the following is not a level of cleaning that takes place in healthcare facilities

a)
  1. antisepsis

b)
  1. disinfection

c)
  1. sterilization

d)
  1. sanitization