Infection Prevention and Control Basics: Master the Fundamentals

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a mode of transmission for infections in healthcare settings?

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Vehicle

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Contact

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Droplet

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Airborne

Question 2

The chain of infection describes the sequential events required for an infection to establish and spread.

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True

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False

Question 3

Which standard precaution is specifically designed to prevent the spread of bloodborne pathogens?

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Wearing gloves during patient contact

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Covering coughs and sneezes

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Washing hands before and after patient contact

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Using alcohol-based hand rub

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a type of isolation precaution?

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Universal isolation

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Contact isolation

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Droplet isolation

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Airborne isolation

Question 5

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is the regulatory body responsible for health and safety in the workplace within the United Kingdom.

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True

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False

Question 6

Infection prevention and control measures should be tailored to the specific needs and risks of the healthcare setting.

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True

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False

Question 7

What is the most important standard precaution that should always be followed in healthcare settings?

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Hand hygiene

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Wearing gloves

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Wearing a mask

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Isolation of infected patients

Question 8

What is a primary function of surveillance and reporting systems in infection prevention and control?

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To track and analyze infection patterns

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To create individualized patient treatment plans

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To punish healthcare workers for infection control violations

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To generate income for healthcare organizations

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a recognized mode of transmission for infectious agents?

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Telepathic transmission

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Airborne transmission

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Direct contact

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Vector-borne transmission

Question 10

Standard precautions are infection prevention measures applied to all patients, regardless of their infection status. Which of the following is NOT considered a standard precaution?

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Patient isolation

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Hand hygiene

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Personal protective equipment

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Proper waste disposal

Question 11

Which principle underpins effective infection control practices in healthcare settings?

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Prevention is better than cure

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The patient is solely responsible for their infection control

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Infectious agents are present everywhere and cannot be controlled

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Healthcare workers are immune to all infections

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a recognized benefit of effective infection prevention and control measures in healthcare?

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Increased risk of infection for healthcare workers

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Reduced healthcare costs

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Improved patient outcomes

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Patient satisfaction

Question 13

When selecting a dressing for a wound with infection, the most crucial factor to consider is:

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Ability to absorb drainage

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Cost of the dressing

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Ease of use

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Patient preference

Question 14

Which component is NOT part of the chain of infection?

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Immunity

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Reservoir

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Mode of transmission

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Infectious agent

Question 15

Which mode of transmission involves the transfer of microorganisms through direct or indirect contact with contaminated surfaces or objects?

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Contact transmission

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Droplet transmission

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Airborne transmission

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Vector-borne transmission

Question 16

Standard precautions are implemented in healthcare settings to prevent the transmission of:

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All types of infections

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Bloodborne infections

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Airborne infections

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Contact infections

Question 17

Which of the following is a common sign or symptom suggestive of an infection?

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Fever

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Headache

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Bruising

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Nausea

Question 18

Healthcare-associated infections can result in:

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Increased patient morbidity and mortality

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Improved patient outcomes

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Reduced healthcare costs

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Increased patient satisfaction

Question 19

The primary objective of infection prevention and control guidelines in healthcare settings is to:

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Minimize the spread of infections

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Improve patient experience

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Increase hospital revenue

Question 20

To prevent the transmission of suspected tuberculosis, which precaution is MOST important for a nurse to take?

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Wearing an N95 respirator mask

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Performing hand hygiene

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Providing a private room for the patient

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Wearing gloves and a gown

Question 21

A patient with influenza is coughing violently. What is the MOST likely mode of infection transmission?

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Droplet transmission

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Contact transmission

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Airborne transmission

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Vector transmission

Question 22

What is the single MOST effective way to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)?

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Effective hand hygiene

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Using sterile equipment

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Isolating infected patients

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Cleaning the environment

Question 23

When caring for a patient with a wound infected with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), which infection control measure is MOST appropriate?

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Using contact precautions

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Using droplet precautions

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Using airborne precautions

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Using standard precautions only

Question 24

Which term describes the sequence of events leading to an infection?

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Chain of infection

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Infection control measures

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Standard precautions

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Transmission-based precautions

Question 25

When caring for a patient with a urinary catheter, what is a potential source of infection?

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The catheter itself

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The patient's own skin

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The patient's family members

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The air circulating in the room

Question 26

What is the primary purpose of using standard precautions?

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To reduce the risk of transmitting any microorganism from any patient

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To replace the need for hand hygiene

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To prevent the spread of specific pathogens only

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To solely protect healthcare workers from infection

Question 27

When performing a procedure requiring sterile technique, which practice is essential?

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Keeping sterile objects separate from non-sterile objects

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Wearing a surgical mask for all sterile procedures

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Cleaning the area with disinfectant only

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Using gloves for all procedures, even if not sterile

Question 28

Which of the following is an environmental factor that can increase the risk of infection transmission?

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Damp surfaces in the patient's room

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The patient's underlying health condition

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The patient's prescribed medications

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The patient's age

Question 29

When discharging a patient recovering from a contagious infection, what is the MOST important action to prevent further transmission?

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Educating the patient on infection control measures

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Arranging for a home health nurse visit

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Giving the patient a face mask to wear at home

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Providing the patient with antibiotics