WorksheetsInfection Control Quiz
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
What is the purpose of Universal/Standard Precaution?
to increase blood-borne pathogens
to weaken the immune system
to recognize signs and symptoms of infection
to decrease the risk of spreading infection
Universal/Standard Precaution apply:
to everyone
to sick people only
to isolated residents only
to people infected with HIV only
All of the following are methods for controlling infection EXCEPT:
sterilization
disinfection
transmission
isolation
The single MOST effective method for preventing the spread of disease is:
to wear gloves
to apply hand lotion
to use good hand-washing techniques
to wear a gown and mask
Medical asepsis is:
a manual of medical procedures
procedures for decreasing pathogens
medical staff
licensed nursing staff
Which of the following could be signs of infection?
increased appetite, high energy
chills, loss of appetite
thirsty, hungry
sadness, crying
Why is hand washing important?
It is required by the health department.
It is required by the facility.
It prevents the spread of infection.
It prevents the need to wear gloves.
The BEST way to reduce the spread of infection is:
to avoid cleaning under your fingernails
to wash your hands with hot, soapy water for 20 seconds
to wash your hands with cold water
to wash your hands before toileting
Turn a water faucet on or off:
with your clean hands
with a clean paper towel
using the same towel you used to dry your hands
after using a hand sanitizer
Reducing the spread of germs includes all of the following EXCEPT:
coming to work when you are ill
covering cuts and breaks in your skin
covering your nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing
washing your hands after handling soiled clothing or equipment
Wearing gloves while giving personal care is necessary:
only if the resident has a communicable disease
only if the resident has AIDS
to protect you and the resident from the spread of germs
only to handle soiled items
Germs are MOST commonly found:
in moist, warm areas
in dark, dry areas
in cold, wet areas
in warm, dry areas
Where are microorganisms found?
in boiling water
only in drinking water
only on dirty silverware
everywhere
What is a pathogen?
medical doctor
medication
disease-producing organism
specialist in pathology
How is Hepatitis B Virus transmitted?
food products
contaminated water
respiratory droplets
blood and body fluids
How is HIV generally transmitted?
coughing, sneezing, and touching
sharing utensils and dishes
providing routine care
sexual contact or sharing needles and syringes
Vaccines can prevent:
HBV
HIV
AIDS
none of the above
The virus that causes AIDS is:
HBV
CVA
HIV
MCI
Which of the following hand-washing procedures is INCORRECT?
Avoid touching the faucet.
Use a clean paper towel to dry your hands.
Rub your hands vigorously to dry them.
Gently pat your hands dry.
Personal protective equipment refers to:
disposable gloves, face mask, and gown
security personnel
isolation precautions
sterilization and disinfection
What is the correct procedure for wearing disposable gloves?
Wash your hands before wearing gloves.
Wash your hands after wearing gloves.
Wash your hands before and after wearing gloves.
Check with your supervisor before wearing gloves.
Face masks should be worn:
as barriers to infection for up to eight hours
whenever you enter any resident's room
to prevent possible exposure to splashing blood or body fluids
to avoid any direct contact with residents
What is the purpose of isolation?
to protect residents, visitors, and workers from infection
to punish residents for bad behavior
to avoid socialization and sexual contact
to meditate
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
Infected people often have no symptoms of disease.
You should avoid all contact with anyone who is infected.
You should consider yourself at risk of infection from everyone.
Universal/Standard Precautions apply to everyone.
