Infection Control Quiz Questions

During dinner, a client who is HIV-positive accidentally breaks a glass and cuts himself. What is the proper procedure?

Begin to fill out an Incident Report

Call the paramedics to treat the client

Block off the area until it can be cleaned

Use a long-handled mop to wipe up the blood

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Used disposable supplies and equipment should be discarded

In a designated receptacle

In the resident’s wastebasket

In the clean utility room

Outside the resident's room

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The most important way to prevent the spread of infection is:

Antibiotics

Vaccinations

Hand washing

Sanitizer

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All are types of pathogens EXCEPT

Fungus

Virus

Bacteria

Ebola

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It is important that a client's dressings remain

Loose to admit fresh air

Secured by tape

Clean and dry

Snug to keep out bacteria

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When washing your hands, apply the soap

After removing gloves

Before turning on the faucet

Before wetting your hands

After wetting your hands

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To prevent the spread of infection, how should the nurse aide handle the soiled linens removed from a client’s bed?

Carry them close to the nurse aide’s body

Place them in a neat pile on the floor

Shake them in the air to remove any dirt

Put them in the dirty linen container

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When caring for a patient with MRSA, what should the nurse aide wear?

Breather mask

Gown and gloves

Sterile isolation suit

Surgical goggles

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All body fluids are considered infectious EXCEPT

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Blood

Sweat

Saliva

Semen

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When wearing gloves, what is it important to remember?

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Gloves are worn when using disinfectants

Gloves can be left on for as long as needed

Alcohol wipes do not affect gloves.

Gloves are sturdy enough for jewellery.

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While emptying the trash in a client's room, you get stuck by a needle that should have been placed in the sharps container. What is the first thing to do?

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Fill out an Incident Report

Wash the site for several minutes

Call your personal physician

Try to squeeze blood out

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Which conditions promote the growth of bacteria?

Warm, light, dry

Cold, dark, moist

Dark, warm, moist

Warm, dark, dry

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What is Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used for?

Reduce exposure for health care workers

Minimize the need for hand washing

Eliminate all infections in patients

Discourage visitors from lengthy stays

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Infection control practices that prevent the transmission of disease are called

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Standard precautions

Isolation protocols

Policies and procedures

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