Sample Questions and Answers
- Which of the following is the primary goal of infection control?
- A) To treat the infection
- B) To prevent the spread of infectious diseases
- C) To diagnose infectious diseases
- D) To provide antimicrobial therapy
- Answer: B) To prevent the spread of infectious diseases
- When should healthcare workers perform hand hygiene?
- A) Only after touching a patient
- B) After touching any surface in the patient’s room
- C) Before and after patient contact, and after touching contaminated surfaces
- D) Only after using the restroom
- Answer: C) Before and after patient contact, and after touching contaminated surfaces
- What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infection in healthcare settings?
- A) Hand hygiene
- B) Wearing gloves
- C) Wearing a face mask
- D) Administering antibiotics
- Answer: A) Hand hygiene
- Which of the following personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for airborne precautions?
- A) N95 respirator
- B) Surgical mask
- C) Gown and gloves
- D) Face shield
- Answer: A) N95 respirator
- Which of the following infections requires contact precautions?
- A) Influenza
- B) Tuberculosis
- C) Clostridium difficile (C. difficile)
- D) Chickenpox
- Answer: C) Clostridium difficile (C. difficile)
- What should a nurse do when handling contaminated needles?
- A) Recap the needle before disposal
- B) Dispose of the needle in a sharps container immediately
- C) Clean the needle with disinfectant before disposal
- D) Place the needle in the regular trash
- Answer: B) Dispose of the needle in a sharps container immediately
- What is the primary mode of transmission for hepatitis B virus (HBV)?
- A) Droplet transmission
- B) Airborne transmission
- C) Bloodborne transmission
- D) Fecal-oral transmission
- Answer: C) Bloodborne transmission
- When is it appropriate for a healthcare worker to use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer instead of soap and water?
- A) When hands are visibly soiled
- B) After using the restroom
- C) Before eating
- D) When hands are not visibly soiled
- Answer: D) When hands are not visibly soiled
- Which of the following diseases is transmitted through droplet precautions?
- A) Chickenpox
- B) Influenza
- C) Tuberculosis
- D) C. difficile
- Answer: B) Influenza
- Which of the following is a common sign of a localized infection?
- A) Fever
- B) Swelling, redness, and heat at the site of infection
- C) Increased white blood cell count
- D) Widespread rash
- Answer: B) Swelling, redness, and heat at the site of infection
- What should be done if a nurse has a cut on their hand while working in a clinical area?
- A) Ignore the cut and continue working
- B) Cover the cut with a bandage and gloves
- C) Disinfect the cut and leave it open to air
- D) Notify the supervisor and clean the wound immediately
- Answer: B) Cover the cut with a bandage and gloves
- What is the most important step in preventing the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria?
- A) Overuse of antibiotics
- B) Administering antibiotics for viral infections
- C) Practicing proper infection control measures
- D) Using broad-spectrum antibiotics
- Answer: C) Practicing proper infection control measures
- What is the correct sequence of donning personal protective equipment (PPE)?
- A) Gloves, gown, mask, goggles
- B) Gown, gloves, mask, goggles
- C) Gown, mask, goggles, gloves
- D) Mask, gown, gloves, goggles
- Answer: C) Gown, mask, goggles, gloves
- What should be done if a nurse notices a patient has signs and symptoms of a healthcare-associated infection (HAI)?
- A) Continue care as usual and monitor the patient
- B) Notify the infection control team immediately
- C) Administer antibiotics without a doctor’s order
- D) Isolate the patient immediately and avoid informing the physician
- Answer: B) Notify the infection control team immediately
- Which of the following is the most effective way to prevent the transmission of healthcare-associated infections?
- A) Proper hand hygiene and sterilization of equipment
- B) Use of antibiotics in all patients
- C) Limiting the use of PPE
- D) Minimizing patient contact
- Answer: A) Proper hand hygiene and sterilization of equipment
- What is the incubation period for influenza?
- A) 1-3 days
- B) 3-5 days
- C) 5-7 days
- D) 7-10 days
- Answer: A) 1-3 days
- When should a healthcare worker wear gloves?
- A) When performing any type of patient care
- B) Only when drawing blood
- C) When touching blood or body fluids, mucous membranes, or non-intact skin
- D) Only when performing invasive procedures
- Answer: C) When touching blood or body fluids, mucous membranes, or non-intact skin
- Which infection is most commonly associated with indwelling urinary catheters?
- A) Streptococcus pneumoniae
- B) Urinary tract infection (UTI)
- C) Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
- D) Clostridium difficile
- Answer: B) Urinary tract infection (UTI)
- Which of the following is NOT a standard precaution in infection control?
- A) Hand hygiene
- B) Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- C) Patient isolation for all infections
- D) Safe handling and disposal of needles and sharps
- Answer: C) Patient isolation for all infections
- What is the most common route of transmission for HIV in healthcare settings?
- A) Airborne transmission
- B) Contact transmission
- C) Bloodborne transmission
- D) Droplet transmission
- Answer: C) Bloodborne transmission
- Which of the following should a nurse do when caring for a patient with a respiratory infection?
- A) Wear a gown and gloves only
- B) Wear a mask and gloves only
- C) Wear a mask and gown only
- D) Wear a surgical mask and follow standard precautions
- Answer: D) Wear a surgical mask and follow standard precautions
- Which of the following should be done after using an alcohol-based hand rub?
- A) Rinse hands with water immediately
- B) Allow the alcohol-based rub to dry completely
- C) Reapply hand sanitizer several times
- D) Wash hands with soap and water afterward
- Answer: B) Allow the alcohol-based rub to dry completely
- What is the primary purpose of the aseptic technique?
- A) To reduce the number of pathogens to a safe level
- B) To sterilize equipment and surfaces
- C) To ensure complete elimination of all microorganisms
- D) To prevent the spread of infectious diseases
- Answer: A) To reduce the number of pathogens to a safe level
- Which of the following infections requires airborne precautions?
- A) Tuberculosis
- B) Measles
- C) Influenza
- D) COVID-19
- Answer: A) Tuberculosis
- What should a nurse do if they are exposed to a needle stick injury?
- A) Report the incident to the supervisor immediately
- B) Ignore the injury and continue working
- C) Clean the area with alcohol and continue with care
- D) Wait until the end of the shift to report the injury
- Answer: A) Report the incident to the supervisor immediately
- Which of the following is the most common healthcare-associated infection?
- A) Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- B) Bloodstream infections
- C) Respiratory infections
- D) Surgical site infections (SSIs)
- Answer: A) Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- What is the proper action if a nurse encounters a patient with suspected multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO)?
- A) Implement isolation precautions immediately
- B) Discontinue all antibiotic therapy
- C) Increase patient mobility to improve immunity
- D) Allow other patients to care for the infected patient
- Answer: A) Implement isolation precautions immediately
- What is the most effective method for preventing the spread of infection in a healthcare setting?
- A) Use of antibiotics
- B) Quarantine infected patients
- C) Strict hand hygiene and PPE use
- D) Limiting patient visits
- Answer: C) Strict hand hygiene and PPE use
- Which of the following should be done when a nurse is caring for a patient with a viral infection?
- A) Wear gloves and a gown
- B) Wear a face shield and gloves
- C) Use a surgical mask and standard precautions
- D) Wear a face mask and isolation gown
- Answer: C) Use a surgical mask and standard precautions
- Which of the following precautions should be followed when caring for a patient with a contagious infection?
- A) Droplet precautions only
- B) Standard precautions only
- C) Contact precautions only
- D) Appropriate precautions based on the infection type
- Answer: D) Appropriate precautions based on the infection type
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