Deck 12: Preventing Infection

Question 1

The process of becoming unclean is

A) Asepsis
B) Contamination
C) Sterilization
D) Disinfection

Answer 1

Contamination

Question 2

A susceptible host is

A) A person at risk for infection
B) An animal or insect
C) A reservoir where a pathogen lives and grows
D) A carrier

Answer 2

A person at risk for infection

Question 3

Asepsis means

A) Clean technique
B) The process of destroying pathogens
C) An infection acquired after admission to a health care agency
D) Being free of disease-producing microbes

Answer 3

Being free of disease-producing microbes

Question 4

Sterile means

A) The absence of all microbes
B) A work area free of non-pathogens
C) The process of destroying all microbes
D) The practices that keep equipment and supplies free of all microbes

Question 5

Signs and symptoms of infection include the following except

A) Fever
B) Redness and swelling of a body part
C) Increased pulse and respiratory rates
D) Stiff and cold joints

Question 6

Infection begins with a

A) Source or pathogen
B) Reservoir or host
C) Portal of exit or portal of entry
D) Susceptible host

Question 7

A carrier is

A) The environment in which microbes live and grow
B) Someone or something that is a reservoir for microbes but does not have the signs and symptoms of infection
C) The location where microbes usually live and grow
D) A preparation given to produce immunity against a contagious disease

Question 8

A small living plant or animal seen only with a microscope is

A) Immunity
B) A microbe
C) A carrier
D) Biohazardous waste

Question 9

A carrier

A) Has immunity
B) Has the signs and symptoms of an infection
C) Is a susceptible host
D) Can pass pathogens to others

Question 10

Healthcare-associated infections can be spread by the following except

A) Care equipment and supplies
B) Poor hand washing
C) Poor wiping after bowel movements
D) Sterile technique

Question 11

Clean technique is the same as

A) Sterile technique
B) Surgical asepsis
C) Medical asepsis
D) Normal flora

Question 12

A microbe usually does not cause an infection. The microbe is

A) A non-pathogen
B) A pathogen
C) Normal flora
D) A spore

Question 13

Signs and symptoms of infection include the following except

A) Constipation
B) Diarrhea
C) Nausea
D) Vomiting

Question 14

Portals of exit are

A) Personal care items
B) Eating and drinking utensils
C) The same as portals of entry
D) Blood, body fluids, secretions, and excretions

Question 15

A microbe that is harmful and can cause an infection is

A) A non-pathogen
B) A pathogen
C) Normal flora
D) A germicide

Question 16

A diseased caused by pathogens that spread easily is

A) A communicable disease
B) An infection
C) A healthcare-associated infection
D) Immunity

Question 17

An infection involving the whole body is

A) A local infection
B) A systemic infection
C) A contagious disease
D) A nosocomial infection

Question 18

Microbes are found

A) In blood, body fluids, excretions, and secretions
B) In the air and in water
C) In the respiratory tract and digestive system
D) Everywhere

Question 19

A local infection occurs in

A) The person's neighborhood
B) A body part
C) The whole body
D) A portal of entry

Question 20

Certain practices remove or destroy pathogens. They also prevent them from spreading from one person or place to another person or place. These practices are called

A) Standard Precautions
B) Transmission-Based Precautions
C) Medical asepsis
D) Sterile technique

Question 21

Before handling a disinfectant, you need to check

A) The person's care plan
B) Your assignment sheet
C) The amount remaining
D) The material safety data sheet (MSDS)

Question 22

The purpose of cleaning is to

A) Destroy all pathogens and non-pathogens
B) Reduce the number of microbes present
C) Make disposable items re-usable
D) Produce a sterile field

Question 23

You are going to decontaminate your hands with an alcohol-based rub. Which is incorrect?

A) Wash your hands before applying the hand rub.
B) After applying the product to the palm of one hand, rub your hands together.
C) Cover all surfaces of your hands and fingers.
D) Rub your hands together until they are dry.

Question 24

Older persons may not show the usual signs and symptoms of infection.

Question 25

When using chemical disinfectants, you need to wear

A) Personal protective equipment
B) A gown, mask, and disposable gloves
C) Utility gloves
D) Sterile gloves

Question 26

When drying your hands, start at the

A) Fingertips and work up to your forearms
B) Elbows and work down to your fingers
C) Forearms and work down to your fingers
D) Wrists and work down to the fingertips

Question 27

Who can develop healthcare-associated infections?

A) The nursing team
B) Doctors
C) Residents and patients
D) The health team

Question 28

Which statement about controlling the transmission of microbes is incorrect?

A) You need to assist patients and residents with hand washing before and after eating.
B) You need to assist patients and residents with hand washing after elimination.
C) You can borrow a patient's or resident's equipment to use for another person.
D) Items on the floor are considered contaminated.

Question 29

When washing your hands, your hands and forearms are kept

A) Above your elbows
B) Lower than your elbows
C) Even with your elbows
D) Close to your body

Question 30

When washing your hands, you should stand so that

A) Your uniform touches the sink
B) Your hands touch the sink
C) Your body touches the sink
D) You are away from the sink and not touching any part of it

Question 31

Healthcare-associated infections are prevented by the following except

A) Medical asepsis
B) The Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
C) Standard Precautions
D) Contamination precautions

Question 32

Disinfectants used to clean surfaces and other reusable items are known as

A) Chemical disinfectants
B) Sterilizing agents
C) Germicides
D) Aseptic measures

Question 33

Which will not control portals of entry?

A) Providing good skin care
B) Providing good oral hygiene
C) Keeping linens dry and wrinkle-free
D) Wiping from the rectum to the urethra

Question 34

To control the spread of microbes, do the following except

A) Practice hand hygiene
B) Clean tubs, showers, and shower chairs after each use
C) Shake linens and equipment to remove dust
D) Clean from the cleanest area to the dirtiest

Question 35

Disinfection destroys

A) Non-pathogens
B) Pathogens
C) All microbes
D) Bacteria

Question 36

To turn off the faucets after washing your hands, use

A) Your clean hands
B) The paper towel used for drying your hands
C) A clean paper towel for each faucet
D) The same paper towel for each faucet

Question 37

Which is the easiest and most important way to prevent infections from spreading?

A) Standard Precautions
B) Practicing hand hygiene
C) Transmission-Based Precautions
D) The Bloodborne Pathogen Standard

Question 38

Hand hygiene is practiced in the following situations except

A) When gloves are on
B) After elimination
C) After contact with blood, body fluids, secretions, or excretions
D) Before eating

Question 39

When washing your hands, you clean your fingernails by the following except

A) Running water under them
B) Rubbing the fingertips against your palms
C) Using a nail file
D) Using an orange stick

Question 40

When cleaning, you need to clean

A) Toward your body
B) Away from your body
C) From the dirtiest area to the cleanest
D) As fast as possible

Question 41

Contact precautions always require the use of

A) Gloves
B) Masks
C) Gowns
D) Eye protection

Question 42

Bloodborne pathogens exit the body through the

A) Blood
B) Respiratory system
C) Urinary tract
D) Reproductive system

Question 43

A person with dementia requires isolation precautions. You need to put on a mask. To prevent fear and agitation, you should

A) Let the person see your face before putting on the mask
B) Enter the room with the mask on
C) Put the mask on, and then tell the person your name
D) Wash your face before putting on the mask

Question 44

Your gloves are contaminated. You need to touch a clean surface. You should

A) Remove the gloves and decontaminate your hands
B) Wash your gloved hands
C) Complete necessary care and remove the gloves
D) Ask the nurse what to do

Question 45

Contaminated items are placed in

A) Melt-away bags
B) Leak-proof plastic bags with the BIOHAZARD symbol
C) Trash containers
D) The toilet

Question 46

Persons needing Transmission-Based Precautions often experience

A) Loss of self-esteem
B) Self-actualization
C) Love and belonging
D) Safety

Question 47

Which statement about gowns is incorrect?

A) Gowns are worn when splashes or sprays of blood, body fluids, secretions, or excretions are likely.
B) Gowns protect the skin and clothing.
C) A wet gown is contaminated.
D) Gowns are cleaned for re-use.

Question 48

Standard Precautions apply to

A) All persons
B) Nursing center residents
C) The health team
D) Persons with infections

Question 49

Which parts of a gown are contaminated?

A) The neck ties and cuffs
B) The front and sleeves
C) The inside and the waist strings
D) The inside and the neck ties

Question 50

Gloves are easier to put on

A) At the start of your shift
B) When your hands are wet
C) When your hands are dry
D) If you have lotion on your hands

Question 51

Goggles and face shields

A) Are worn for all tasks
B) Protect your mouth, eyes, and nose
C) Are worn only when blood is present
D) Are cleaned for re-use

Question 52

You tear a glove while performing a task. You should

A) Complete the task before removing the gloves
B) Remove the gloves, practice hand hygiene, and put on a new pair
C) Remove the glove and put on a new one
D) Ask the nurse what to do

Question 53

Which statement about masks is correct?

A) Masks are worn for all tasks.
B) Practice hand hygiene after putting on a mask.
C) The ties or elastic bands are contaminated.
D) A wet or moist mask is contaminated.

Question 54

The Bloodborne Pathogen Standard is a regulation of

A) Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)
B) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
C) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
D) The MSDS

Question 55

You are delegated tasks that involve Transmission-Based Precautions. The nurse needs to tell you

A) When to wash your hands
B) How to respect the person's rights
C) What personal protective equipment to use
D) To keep the signal light within reach

Question 56

The nurse asks you to perform three tasks for a resident. Contact with blood and body fluids is likely. How many pairs of gloves do you need?

A) 1 pair
B) At least 2 pairs
C) At least 3 pairs
D) No gloves

Question 57

Double-bagging is needed when

A) Droplet or contact precautions are used
B) The outside of the bag is soiled
C) The inside of the bag is soiled
D) Transmission-Based Precautions are ordered

Question 58

Clean gloves have contact with clean sheets. Which statement is true?

A) The gloves and the sheets are still clean.
B) The gloves are contaminated, but the sheets are clean.
C) The gloves and the sheets are contaminated.
D) The gloves are clean, but the sheets are contaminated.

Question 59

You are removing a mask. Which part is contaminated?

A) The upper ties
B) The lower ties
C) The front
D) The entire mask

Question 60

A wet gown is considered to be

A) Clean
B) Sterile
C) Safe
D) Contaminated

Question 61

What should you use to pick up broken glass?

A) Gloved hands
B) A brush and dustpan
C) A puncture-resistant container
D) A leak-proof plastic bag

Question 62

Your work surface becomes contaminated with blood. When should you decontaminate the area?

A) Before you leave the room
B) When you have time
C) At the end of your shift
D) At once

Question 63

You drop a water glass. Which action is correct?

A) Pick up the broken glass with gloved hands.
B) Discard the broken glass into a puncture-resistant container.
C) Discard the broken glass into a leak-proof plastic bag with the BIOHAZARD symbol.
D) Call the maintenance department.

Question 64

A person's linens are soiled with urine and feces. What should you do with the linens?

A) Take them to the dirty utility room.
B) Put them with other laundry.
C) Place them in a leak-proof plastic bag.
D) Wash the laundry.

Question 65

Which statement about the hepatitis B vaccination is incorrect?

A) The agency makes the hepatitis B vaccination available to you within 10 working days of being hired.
B) You can refuse to have the hepatitis B vaccination.
C) If you refuse the hepatitis B vaccination, you can request it at a later date.
D) You pay for the hepatitis B vaccination.

Question 66

You pierce your finger on a chipped water glass. This is

A) Negligence
B) An exposure incident
C) A source individual
D) Carelessness

Question 67

A person has protection against a certain disease. The person has

A) Personal protective equipment
B) A vaccine
C) Immunity
D) A germicide

Question 68

Other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) are

A) Contaminated with blood or a body fluid that may contain blood
B) Spread by airborne droplets
C) Spread by coughing, sneezing, and talking
D) Living or dead persons who have a bloodborne pathogen