Infection Prevention and Control: Master the Basics for Healthcare Professionals

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Genetics

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Contact

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Droplet

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Airborne

Question 2

According to current guidelines, what is the recommended duration for hand hygiene using the standard handwashing technique?

Accepted Answer

30 seconds

Answer

15 seconds

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45 seconds

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60 seconds

Question 3

What is the primary goal of infection prevention and control measures in healthcare settings?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the spread of infectious diseases

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To ensure patient safety

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To reduce healthcare costs

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To enhance healthcare quality

Question 4

What should be done with contaminated waste, such as used gloves and dressings?

Accepted Answer

Segregated and disposed of according to local regulations

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Disposed of in a regular trash can

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Flushed down the toilet

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Left in the patient's room

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a recommended hand hygiene practice?

Accepted Answer

Wearing gloves at all times

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Using an alcohol-based hand rub

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Washing hands with soap and water

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Drying hands with air dryers

Question 6

What is the proper way to put on a surgical mask to ensure effective protection?

Accepted Answer

Place the mask over your mouth and nose, and secure the ties behind your head

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Place the mask under your chin, and secure the ties over your ears

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Fold the mask in half and place it over your mouth and nose, securing the ties behind your head

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Roll the mask into a ball and insert it into your nostril

Question 7

In healthcare settings, which measure is singularly the most fundamental in preventing the spread of infection?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining impeccable hand hygiene

Answer

Isolating patients with infections

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Utilizing personal protective equipment (PPE)

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Diligent environmental cleaning

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a recommended technique for effective hand hygiene?

Accepted Answer

Drying hands thoroughly with a single-use paper towel

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Using warm water and soap

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Rubbing hands together vigorously for at least 20 seconds

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Using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer

Question 9

In the chain of infection, what is the initial step?

Accepted Answer

Pathogenic microorganism

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Reservoir

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Exit route

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Mode of transmission

Question 10

What is the preferred method for disposing of contaminated sharps?

Accepted Answer

Sharps container

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General waste bin

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Autoclave

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Incinerator

Question 11

What is the most effective method for cleaning your hands to prevent the spread of infection?

Accepted Answer

Washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds

Answer

Wearing gloves for all patient interactions

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Using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer after every patient contact

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Rinsing hands with water only

Question 12

What is the primary role of antibiotics in infection control?

Accepted Answer

To kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria

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To prevent the spread of viruses

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To strengthen the body's immune response

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To reduce inflammation caused by all types of infections

Question 13

Which of these practices is considered the SINGLE most effective method for preventing the spread of infection in healthcare settings?

Accepted Answer

Performing hand hygiene using appropriate technique before and after patient contact

Answer

Using surgical masks for all healthcare professionals

Answer

Wearing gloves for all patient interactions

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Routinely cleaning the environment with disinfectants

Question 14

You are about to care for a patient with a MRSA-infected wound. What is the correct order for putting on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?

Accepted Answer

Perform hand hygiene, gown, mask, gloves

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Gown, mask, perform hand hygiene, gloves

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Gloves, gown, mask, perform hand hygiene

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Mask, gown, gloves, perform hand hygiene

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of droplet transmission of infection?

Accepted Answer

Coughing or sneezing without covering the mouth or nose

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Being bitten by an infected mosquito

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Contact with contaminated surfaces

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Consuming contaminated food or water

Question 16

Which of these practices is NOT a key principle of standard precautions in infection prevention and control?

Accepted Answer

Wearing a surgical mask for all patient interactions

Answer

Performing hand hygiene before and after patient contact

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Safe handling and disposal of sharps

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Using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

Question 17

You have accidentally splashed potentially infected bodily fluids onto your intact skin. What is the FIRST action you should take?

Accepted Answer

Immediately wash the area thoroughly with soap and water

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Report the incident to your supervisor

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Cover the area with a dressing

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Apply an antiseptic hand rub to the affected area

Question 18

What is the primary purpose of isolation procedures in healthcare settings?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the spread of infection from infected or colonized patients to others

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To provide a quieter healing environment for patients

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To prevent patients from leaving the hospital

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To punish patients with infectious diseases

Question 19

Which of these practices helps prevent needlestick injuries?

Accepted Answer

Using safety-engineered needles and sharps containers, and never recapping needles

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Disposing of needles in general waste bins after use

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Handling needles with bare hands to avoid unnecessary waste

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Recapping needles immediately after use to prevent accidental sticks

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a mode of transmission of microorganisms?

Accepted Answer

Inhalation of oxygen

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Contact with contaminated surfaces

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Airborne transmission

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Ingestion of contaminated food or water

Question 21

What is the recommended duration for handwashing with soap and water?

Accepted Answer

20 seconds

Answer

10 seconds

Answer

40 seconds

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30 seconds

Question 22

Which of the following is a personal protective equipment (PPE) used to prevent skin exposure to microorganisms?

Accepted Answer

Gloves

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Goggles

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Gown

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Mask

Question 23

What is the purpose of environmental cleaning in infection prevention and control?

Accepted Answer

To remove microorganisms from surfaces and prevent their transmission

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To improve the appearance of the environment

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To reduce the risk of slips and falls

Question 24

Which of the following is a key principle of infection prevention and control?

Accepted Answer

Early identification and isolation of infected individuals

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Use of alternative therapies instead of antibiotics

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Punishment of individuals who breach infection control policies

Question 25

What is the role of a healthcare assistant in infection prevention and control?

Accepted Answer

To follow infection control policies and procedures

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To prescribe antibiotics to patients

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To diagnose infectious diseases

Question 26

What is the first step in the chain of infection?

Accepted Answer

Pathogen

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Mode of transmission

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Portal of exit

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Reservoir

Question 27

Which of the following is a key element of standard precautions?

Accepted Answer

Wearing gloves and gowns when handling blood or body fluids

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Isolating all patients with infectious diseases

Answer

Using antibiotics to treat all patients

Question 28

What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of respiratory infections?

Accepted Answer

Covering coughs and sneezes

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Using hand sanitizer

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Taking antibiotics

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Wearing a mask