Universal Precautions
Universal Precautions mean an approach to infection control that treats all human
blood and body fluids as if they are infectious.
- 1.
Staff should wash their hands
- A.
After wiping a clients nose
- B.
After wiping down surfaces, cleaning spill or any housekeeping
- C.
After assisting a client to redress after using the bathroom
- D.
Before and after treating or bandaging a cut
- E.
After using the toilet
Correct Answer(s)
A. After wiping a clients nose
B. After wiping down surfaces, cleaning spill or any housekeeping
D. Before and after treating or bandaging a cut
E. After using the toilet -
- 2.
When switching gloves, staff must wash their hands and then air dry their hands prior to putting on a new pair of gloves.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 3.
Staff should wear gloves..(check all that apply)
- A.
When in contact with any blood or body fluids
- B.
When they have cuts or scratches on their hands
- C.
When assisting with incontinent care
- D.
When placing soiled linens or clothing in the laundry
- E.
When using the toilet
Correct Answer(s)
A. When in contact with any blood or body fluids
B. When they have cuts or scratches on their hands
C. When assisting with incontinent care -
- 4.
Staff should dispose of infectios materials by placing them in a ________________ bag, ______________ it securely, and disposing it out of reach of _______________ and ____________.
Correct Answer(s)
plastic
tie
clients
visitors - 5.
Saliva is considered a bodily fluid subject to universal precautions
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 6.
Universal precautions consist of regular __________ ______________ and the use of _____________ when handling blood or body fluids that contain ____________________.
Correct Answer
hand
washing
gloves
blood - 7.
You do not need to glove when issuing medications.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 8.
Handwashing should be done
- A.
Before working with clients
- B.
When you arrive at work
- C.
After handling linens or laundry
- D.
After using the restroom
- E.
After sneezing
- F.
After coughing
- G.
At the end of your shift when you leave
- H.
After you put anything in your mouth (a mint, food, gum)
Correct Answer(s)
A. Before working with clients
B. When you arrive at work
C. After handling linens or laundry
D. After using the restroom
E. After sneezing
F. After coughing
G. At the end of your shift when you leave
H. After you put anything in your mouth (a mint, food, gum) -
- 9.
Over 100 viruses can cause the common cold.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 10.
Describe how to identify and mix the solution to clean surfaces that meets universal precautions.
- 11.
Clients with obvious symptoms of illness shall not be accepted in the day program unless they are separated from other clients.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 12.
Food shall be stored in a refridgerator with a temperature not to exceed
- A.
40 degrees F
- B.
45 degrees F
- C.
38 degrees F
- D.
36 degrees F
Correct Answer
B. 45 degrees F -
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