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Healthcare Infection Control Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the single most effective way to break the chain of infection?
a)
handwashing
b)
sterilization
c)
cleaning surfaces
d)
nutrition
2.

What personal protective equipment (PPE) should be worn when dealing with a scabies case?

a)

Gloves only.

b)

Gown and gloves.

c)

Mask and gloves.

d)

Gown, gloves, and face shield.

3.

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for providers and staff under Enhanced Barrier Precautions?

a)

Wearing gloves and a gown for high-contact resident care activities.

b)

Changing PPE before caring for another resident in the same room.

c)

Wearing the same gown and gloves for multiple residents.

d)

Using face protection if there is a risk of splash or spray.

4.

What is the recommended action upon exiting a room under enteric contact precautions?

a)

Wash with soap and water.

b)

Use double gloves

c)

Sanitize the patient's bed.

d)

Wear a new gown.

5.

What should you do before entering a room with novel respiratory precautions?

a)

Wear gloves, a gown, and an N-95 mask with goggles or face shield.

b)

Only wear gloves.

c)

Enter without any protective gear.

d)

Only clean your hands.

6.

You are caring for a patient with a suspected C. difficile infection. What precautions are observed?

a)

A Contact Precautions signage is posted by the entrance door

b)

Only bleach wipes with a one-minute wet time must be used for cleaning the environment

c)

Use hand sanitizer or soap and water for hand hygiene after completing the patient care

d)

An Enteric Contact precautions signage is posted by the entrance door

7.

When should you wash your hands?

a)

Before, during, and after handling food

b)

Before a clean or sterile procedure

c)

Before providing care and between patients

d)

All of these answers would be correct

8.

8. Noah and Luna are discussing the best way to prevent disease transmission. Which of the following do you think is the most important procedure they should focus on?

a)

A. use of personal protection equipment

b)

B. use of appropriate waste disposal practices

c)

C. hand washing

d)

D. reporting personal illnesses to supervisor

9.

When should standard precautions be used?

a)

With all patients

b)

With all contaminated equipment and materials

c)

With all patients AND all contaminated equipment and materials

d)

Only when you think someone is sick

10.

Which of the following recommendations reflects proper infection control practices in health care settings?

a)

artificial nails should be no longer than 1.27 cm (0.5 in) in length

b)

Use an alcohol-based hand rub if there is visible contamination on the hands

c)

Remove soiled gloves prior to touching uncontaminated surfaces

d)

Wear the same gloves while performing different procedures on the same patient