Adequate Cares LLC - Infection Control in Healthcare Quiz
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1. Which of the following is not one of the purposes of an infection control program?
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To design nursing care plans
To provide an environment that is a germ free as possible for residents, visitors, and staff
To protect residents, visitors and staff from getting an infection from someone else
To prevent residents from getting an infection a second or third time
2. The most common types of microorganisms are:
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Viruses
Bacteria
Fungi
All the above
3. In what type of environment does bacteria grow best?
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Cool and dry
Light
Warm and moist
Hot and dry
4. What are some signs of infection?
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Chills or fever
Inflammation
Pain
All the above
5. The Chain of Infection includes all of the following EXCEPT ONE:
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The micro organism
The intestine
The reservoir
The portal exit
6. Which of the following is not a mode of transmission from the reservoir to a susceptible host?
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Direct transmission
Indirect transmission
Droplet transmission
Airborne transmission
7. Which one of the following will not break the Chain of Infection?
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Handwashing
Antibiotics
Condoms
Not changing gloves between caring for residents
8. All of the following are guidelines for proper linen handling EXCEPT ONE:
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Wash hands before touching clean linen
Shaking linen as you make a bed
Never place soiled linen on the floor
Hold linen away from your body
9. Which of the following is not part of proper hand washing technique?
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After washing your hands, turn off the faucet with a wet paper towel
Wash well for 10-15 seconds
Remove jewelry before washing hands
Hold hands down while rinsing
10. The second tier of the Two Tier HICPAC Isolation Precautions includes all but one of the following:
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Contact precautions
Droplet precautions
Airborne precautions
All of the above
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