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Which of the following best defines nosocomial infection?
Infection acquired from food
Infection presents at the time of hospital admission
Infection acquired in a healthcare facility
Infection from community
Which of the following describes infections acquired in the hospital but appearing after discharge?
Community infections
Post-procedural infections
Late-onset infections
Occupational infections
Which of the following is the most common mode of transmission of pathogens in hospitals?
Foodborne transmission
Waterborne transmission
Transmission through surfaces
Transmission via hands of healthcare workers
Which of the following patient populations is at highest risk for developing nosocomial infections?
Outpatients receiving routine check-ups
Immunocompromised patients in ICU
Healthy visitors in the hospital
Healthcare workers with proper PPE
Which of the following best describes the incubation period consideration for nosocomial infections?
Infections appearing within 24 hours are always nosocomial
Infections appearing 48-72 hours after admission are likely nosocomial
All infections in hospitalized patients are nosocomial
Only infections appearing after discharge are nosocomial
Which of the following are the categories of microorganisms found on the hands of healthcare workers?
Resident flora and environmental flora
Transient flora and environmental flora
Resident flora and transient flora
Normal flora and pathogenic flora
Which of the following is the key characteristic of resident flora on the body?
They cause permanent diseases
They can be readily removed by handwashing
They are non-pathogenic or potentially pathogenic
They are relatively fixed and regularly found in a given area
Which of the following is the primary consideration for the health care workers in needle stick post exposure follow-up?
Presence of HBsAg, HCV antibody, and HIV antibody
Widal test
Tuberculin testing
Malta test
Which of the following is a common healthcare-associated infection (HAI)?
Typhoid fever
Urinary tract infection
Dengue fever
Hepatitis A
Which of the following is the primary reason for healthcare providers to be at significant risk of infection?
Lack of exposure to pathogens
Close contact with infected patients
Inadequate medical training
Effective infection control measures
Which of the following factors increases the risk of healthcare-associated infections?
Short hospital stays
Proper handwashing
Overuse of antibiotics
Healthy immune system
Which of the following body fluids is considered high risk for HIV transmission?
Saliva
Urine
Blood
Sweat
Which of the following contributes to antibiotic resistance in hospitals?
Wearing PPE
Incomplete hand hygiene
Overprescribing antibiotics
Isolating patients
Which of the following is the primary component of routine hand washing?
Antiseptic agent
Plain soap and water
Alcohol-based hand rub
Surgical hand hygiene
Which of the following is the alternative to using soap and water for hand hygiene if they are not available?
Washing hands with cold water
Using a hand sanitizer with alcohol
Not washing hands at all
Wiping hands on clothing
Which of the following steps is essential before performing an invasive procedure?
Wearing a face mask only
Asking patient to sanitize hands
Performing hand hygiene
Disinfecting gloves
According to WHO's '5 Moments for Hand Hygiene,' when should healthcare workers perform hand hygiene?
Only before patient contact
Only after patient contact
Before patient contact, before aseptic procedures, after body fluid exposure, after patient contact, and after contact with patient surroundings
Only when hands are visibly soiled
Which of the following alcohol concentrations is most effective for alcohol-based hand rubs?
40-50%
60-80%
90-95%
100%
Which of the following situations requires handwashing with soap and water rather than alcohol-based hand rub?
Before inserting an IV catheter
After contact with intact skin
After caring for a patient with C. difficile infection
Before administering oral medications
Which of the following is the correct order for donning personal protective equipment (PPE)?
Gloves → Mask → Gown → Goggles
Gown → Mask → Goggles → Gloves
Mask → Gown → Gloves → Goggles
Goggles → Mask → Gloves → Gown
Which of the following is the primary indication for wearing goggles in healthcare settings?
Protection of the eyes from excess light
Protection of the eyes from splashing
Protection of the hands
Protection of the skin
Which of the following conditions is an indication that healthcare workers should wear gloves?
Only during surgery
When anticipating contact with blood, body fluids, or contaminated surfaces
Only during laboratory work
When handling paper work
Which of the following should be done with utility gloves after they are punctured or torn?
Discard immediately
Reuse after decontamination
Repair with tape
Continue use until visibly soiled
When is hand hygiene mostly recommended in relation to wearing gloves?
Never needed if gloves are worn
After removing gloves
Before wearing gloves
After wearing gloves and before their removal
Which of the following is the recommended action if disposable gloves are visibly soiled or contaminated during care for a single patient?
Continue using the same gloves
Discard immediately and replace with new gloves
Decontaminate and reuse
Change gloves after completing the care
Which of the following statements about glove use is correct?
Gloves can be reused
Gloves eliminate the need for hand hygiene
Gloves must be changed between patients
Gloves should be worn at all times
Which of the following should be done with personal protective equipment (PPE) after leaving an isolation room?
Discard PPE in a designated area
Reuse the gown
Store mask in pocket
Disinfect gloves and keep them
Which of the following is the proper method for removing gloves?
Pull both gloves off at the same time
Touch the outside of the glove with bare skin
Peel one glove off and hold it with the gloved hand
Wash gloves before removal
Which of the following infections requires droplet precautions?
Patient with typhoid fever
Patient with MRSA
Patient with cholera
Patient with hepatitis B
Which of the following best describes reverse isolation?
Isolating infected patients from others
Preventing spread of airborne diseases
Protecting immunocompromised patients
Isolating contagious healthcare workers
Which of the following infection control measures is used for patients with Clostridium difficile?
Use of alcohol-based hand rub
Airborne precautions
Use of soap and water
Which of the following infection control measures is used for patients with Clostridium difficile?
Use of alcohol-based hand rub
Airborne precautions
Use of soap and water for hand hygiene
Standard surgical masks
Which of the following PPE is most critical when caring for a patient with suspected tuberculosis?
Standard surgical mask
N95 respirator or equivalent
Face shield only
Double gloves
When should eye protection be worn in healthcare settings?
Only during surgery
When there is potential for blood or body fluid splashes to the face
Only in the emergency department
When caring for all patients
Which of the following describes the correct technique for removing contaminated PPE?
Remove in any order as long as hand hygiene follows
Remove from most contaminated to least contaminated items
Always remove gloves first, then other items
Remove all items simultaneously
Which of the following is the correct order of waste management steps in a healthcare facility?
Segregation → Collection → Storage → Treatment → Disposal
Storage → Collection → Disposal → Segregation
Disposal → Segregation → Storage
Treatment → Collection → Disposal
Which of the following is the primary consideration during the internal transport of medical waste?
Ensuring waste leaks
Preserving handler protection and packaging integrity
Ignoring the packaging condition
Transporting general trash together with medical waste
Which of the following is classified as infectious waste?
Plastic wrappers
Soiled bandages
Broken glass from a window
Empty medicine boxes
Which of the following is a potential treatment option for infectious waste?
Composting
Landfilling
Steam sterilization
General recycling
Which of the following is the most appropriate way to dispose of a used needle?
Recap and throw in regular bin
Break the needle before disposal
Dispose directly in a sharp container
Wrap in paper and throw away
Which of the following items should be disposed of in a red waste bag?
Used gloves
Cytotoxic drugs
Sharp needles
Blood-soaked cotton
Which of the following types of waste should be disposed of in a yellow biomedical waste bag?
Used paper towels
Plastic water bottles
Human anatomical waste
Office waste
Which of the following considerations should be taken into account during the disposal of liquid medical waste?
Use incineration
Dispose of in open gutters
Avoid decontamination of containers
Dispose without rinsing the sink
Which of the following is a recommended method for treating infectious biomedical waste?
Dumping in municipal trash
Incineration
Composting
Washing and reusing
Which color-coded container should be used for disposing of chemotherapy drugs?
Red container
Yellow container
Purple/violet container
Black container
What is the maximum recommended time for storing infectious waste at room temperature before treatment?
Less than 24 hours
24-72 hours
2 weeks
1 week
Which of the following practices is appropriate for pharmaceutical waste disposal?
Mixing with regular medical waste
Flushing down the toilet
Following specific pharmaceutical waste disposal protocols
Burning in open areas
Which of the following is the primary role of administration in the implementation of Infection Control Programs?
Conducting medical procedures
Providing patient care
Offering financial support and leadership
Ensuring visitor compliance
Which of the following is considered a critical item requiring sterilization?
Stethoscope
Blood pressure cuff
Surgical instrument
Bed linens
Which of the following represents a method of sterilization?
Alcohol wipe
Boiling
Autoclaving
Bleach solution
Which of the following is a primary purpose of sterilization in healthcare?
Make instruments shiny
Enhance smell of equipment
Eliminate all forms of microbial life
Clean visibly soiled instruments
Which of the following procedures is appropriate before sterilizing reusable instruments?
Drying only
Wrapping in foil
Cleaning to remove organic matter
Leaving them in open air
Which of the following sterilization methods uses moist heat under pressure?
Dry heat oven
Chemical sterilizer
Autoclave
Radiation
Which of the following is a chemical method of sterilization?
Gamma radiation
Ethylene oxide gas
UV light
Autoclaving
Which of the following is the best indicator that sterilization in an autoclave has been successful?
No foul smell
Instrument feels hot
Color change in biological indicator strip
Lack of visible contamination
Which of the following is true about dry heat sterilization?
It uses steam at low pressure
It is suitable for plastic items
It requires higher temperature and longer time
It kills only vegetative bacteria
Which of the following methods is most appropriate for sterilizing surgical instruments?
Boiling
Autoclaving
Washing with soap
UV light exposure
Which of the following steps is essential when preparing a sterile field?
Touching sterile items with bare hands
Turning your back to the field
Keeping hands above waist level
Placing sterile items on a wet surface
Which of the following should be used for cleaning blood spills on surfaces?
Water only
Alcohol solution
Bleach (sodium hypochlorite)
Soap
Which of the following is the purpose of medical asepsis?
Kill all microbial life
Maintain complete sterility
Reduce the number and spread of pathogens
Disinfect all hospital areas
Which of the following disinfectants is commonly used for skin antisepsis before injections?
Formaldehyde
Hydrogen peroxide
Alcohol
Chlorine
Which of the following is true about surgical asepsis?
It reduces the microbial load
It allows clean gloves
It uses sterile technique
It’s used only for minor procedures
Which of the following best describes disinfection?
Removal of all microbial life
Killing only spores
Reducing pathogenic organisms to a safe level
Cleaning with plain water
Which of the following microorganisms is most resistant to disinfection?
Fungi
Viruses
Bacterial spores
Gram-positive bacteria
Which of the following is the most resistant to chemical disinfectants?
Bacteria
Fungi
Bacterial spores
Enveloped viruses
Which of the following is an example of intermediate-level disinfectant?
Soap
Alcohol
Glutaraldehyde
Autoclave
Which of the following best describes the use of low-level disinfectants?
Used for surgical tools
Used for critical items
Used for cleaning floors and furniture
Used for sterilizing lab cultures
Which of the following statements about disinfection is false?
It destroys all bacterial spores
It can be done using alcohol
It is used on non-critical items
It reduces the number of viable pathogens
Which of the following should be used to disinfect a thermometer used orally?
Soap and water
Chlorine solution
70% alcohol
UV light
Which of the following is an ideal chemical disinfectant for surfaces contaminated with blood?
Hydrogen peroxide
Alcohol
Bleach (sodium hypochlorite)
Vinegar
Which of the following materials requires high-level disinfection before reuse?
Surgical scalpel
Exam table
Endoscope
Bandages
Which of the following describes disinfection of patient’s room while he is staying in the hospital?
Concurrent disinfection
Pre-admission disinfection
Terminal disinfection
Total disinfection
