Infection Control (Temps Inc.)
New hire/annual universal precautions competency exam.
- 1.Control of infection involves breaking the chain of infection. What 3 links in the infection chain must be present in order for an infection to occur?
- A.
Infectious agent, moist conditions, means of transmission
- B.
Dirty conditions, susceptible host, prolonged exposure
- C.
An infectious person, intimate contact, prolonged exposure
- D.
Infectious agent, means of transmission, susceptible host
- 2.You are caring for a patient with a diagnosis of meningococcal meningitis. Which of the following pieces of protective equipment is required?
- A.
Mask
- B.
Gown
- C.
Gloves
- D.
All of the above
- 3.If a patient is in isolation, housekeeping should not clean their room.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 4.Patients with TB should be in what kind of isolation room?
- A.
Positive Pressure
- B.
Negative Pressure
- C.
Semi-Private Room
- 5.Contaminated sharps must be placed in a covered, puncture-resistant, leak proof container that is red or has a biohazard symbol.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.You must wear a mask and eye protection if fluids could splash or spray into your eyes, nose, or mouth.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 7.You must clean equipment and work surfaces at the end of your shift or when visibly contaminated.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 8.Universal Precautions means treating everyone's blood and other bodily fluids as infectious.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 9.If you come in contact with blood or other bodily fluids, you should wash your skin immediately.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 10.Bloodborne pathogen standards apply only to healthcare workers.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 11.Needles should never be recapped.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 12.A quarter cup of household bleach to one gallon of water provides a strong enough solution to effectively decontaminate most surfaces, tools and equipment if left for 10 minutes.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 13.Bloodborne pathogens may enter your system through:
- A.
Open cuts
- B.
Dermatitis
- C.
Mucous membranes
- D.
All of the above
- 14.Which of the following materials could contain Bloodborne pathogens?
- A.
Bloody saliva
- B.
Semen
- C.
Vaginal secretions
- D.
All of the above
- 15.You should always treat all body fluids as if they are infectious and avoid direct skin contact with them.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 16.Healthcare-associated infections are infections that:
- A.
Affect only patients
- B.
Are acquired because of using personal protective equipment (PPE) properly
- C.
Are acquired by a person in a healthcare setting
- 17.Provision of medical waste and sharps containers, as well as communication of hazards by means of signs and labels, are examples of:
- A.
Personal protective equipment
- B.
Engineering controls
- C.
Exposure determination
- D.
Standard precautions
- 18.Experts insist that the all-time #1 method for preventing the spread of infection is:
- A.
Properly using personal protective equipmentÂ
- B.
Sterilization
- C.
Using standard precautions
- D.
Proper hand hygiene
- 19.You are caring for a patient with a diagnosis of Tuberculosis. Before entering the patient's room you must:
- A.
Don a mask that has been fitted especially for you
- B.
Put on a gown
- C.
Put on sterile gloves
- D.
Put on shoe covers
- 20.A patient is admitted with a positive stool culture for Salmonella. Which of the following types of transmission-based precautions must be followed?
- A.
Contact precautions
- B.
Airborne precautions
- C.
Droplet precautions
- D.
None of the abovens
- 21.You have a patient who is on droplet precautions. Which of the following should be utilized when performing nasotracheal or oral suctioning?
- A.
Sterile gown
- B.
Sterile gloves
- C.
Mask with face shield
- D.
All of the above
- 22.Which of the following is considered the best agent for hand hygiene?
- A.
Soap and water
- B.
Betadine liquid
- C.
Moisturizing lotion
- D.
Alcohol-based hand rub
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