Infection Control-Hospital Specific

1. Vinyl or powder-free gloves, mask, gown, and eye/face protection are examples of personal protective equipment. (PPE)

True

False

2. Hand washing is the most important thing you can do to prevent spreading infections.

True

False

3. Symptoms like a bad cough that last longer than 2 weeks, coughing up blood or sputum, weight loss, chills, fever, and night sweats may signal that TB bacteria is actively growing in your lungs and you have the TB disease.

True

False

4. You should always check for an isolation sign at a patient's door before entering. You may need to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).

True

False

5. TB is spread through the air from one person to another.

True

False

6. Medical surveillance is required for all employees who have occupational exposures to TB.

True

False

7. Some of the groups at risk for becoming infected with TB include the elderly, foreign-born from countries where TB is common, IV drug users, and workers with occupational exposure.

True

False