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WorksheetsInfection Control Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Nosocomial infection is defined as infection acquired
At admission
Within 12 hours of admission
After 48 hours of hospital stay
Only after surgery
Nosocomial infections exclude infections
Present at admission
Acquired in ICU
Associated with catheters
Due to resistant organisms
Surgical Site Infection (SSI) is defined as infection occurring within
7 days of surgery
14 days of surgery
30 days of surgery or within 1 year if implant present
Only during hospital stay
Most common organism causing SSI is
Escherichia coli
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Staphylococcus aureus
Clostridium perfringens
Clean surgical wounds have lowest risk of SSI because of
Short duration surgery
Absence of inflammation
No entry into hollow viscus
Use of antibiotics
Disinfection is defined as
Complete elimination of all microorganisms including spores
Destruction of vegetative forms of microorganisms only
Removal of dirt only
Sterilization of tissues
Disinfection differs from sterilization because disinfection does NOT eliminate
Bacteria
Viruses
Fungi
Bacterial spores
Immediate management of needle stick injury includes
Applying antiseptic ointment
Squeezing the wound
Vigorous washing with soap and water
Primary suturing
Needle stick injury most commonly transmits
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
HIV
Influenza
Most important post-exposure prophylaxis after needle stick injury is for
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Malaria
Window period is shortest for which virus?
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
HIV
EBV
Cold sterilization refers to
Dry heat sterilization
Chemical sterilization at low temperature
Radiation sterilization
Steam sterilization
Common agent used for cold sterilization is
Alcohol
Chlorhexidine
Glutaraldehyde
Phenol
Cold sterilization is mainly used for
Glassware
Culture media
Heat-sensitive instruments
Linens
Major disadvantage of cold sterilization is
High temperature requirement
Toxic residues and fumes
Poor penetration
Long cycle time
CSSD stands for
Central Sterile Supply Department
Critical Sterile Services Division
Central Surgical Supply Division
Clinical Sterile Services Department
Primary function of CSSD is
Waste disposal
Patient isolation
Cleaning sterilization and distribution of instruments
Laundry services
CSSD helps in prevention of
Community infections
Nosocomial infections
Vector borne diseases
Fungal infections only
Needle stick injury is most commonly caused by
Scalpel blades
Syringe needles
Surgical sutures
IV fluids
Recommended action after needle stick injury includes all EXCEPT
Report the incident
Assess source patient status
Start PEP if indicated
Ignore if asymptomatic
