Infection control & patient safety worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

In the fire extinguisher acronym PASS, what does the first S stand for?

  1. ASqueeze the handle
  2. BShout for help
  3. CSpray the top of the flames
  4. DStand still
2.Easy

What is the difference between an epidemic and a pandemic?

  1. AA pandemic is a disease that only affects animals and never spreads to people
  2. BA pandemic is an epidemic that spreads across several countries or continents
  3. CAn epidemic is a disease that is always present at a low level
  4. DAn epidemic always affects more people than a pandemic
3.Easy

A patient uses glasses and a hearing aid. How does this affect fall prevention?

  1. AThey should be stored away to prevent them from being lost
  2. BThe glasses and hearing aid should be in place and working when the patient is awake
  3. CThey should only be worn during meals and visits, to keep them from breaking
  4. DThey make no difference to the risk of falling
4.Medium

A patient has a very low platelet count. Which safety measure is appropriate?

  1. AFloss hard each day to keep the gums healthy
  2. BTake rectal temperatures for accuracy
  3. CUse a soft toothbrush and an electric razor
  4. DUse a firm toothbrush and a safety razor
5.Medium

An older adult has trouble getting in and out of the bath. Which measures make bathing safer?

  1. ALocking the bathroom door for privacy
  2. BA shower chair, grab bars and a non-slip mat
  3. CA loose rug beside the tub to stand on
  4. DBath oil to help the person slide in and out
6.Medium

How should the urethral meatus be cared for in a patient with an indwelling urinary catheter?

  1. AWith daily bladder irrigation using an antibiotic solution through the catheter
  2. BWith routine hygiene, using soap and water during daily washing
  3. CWith antiseptic cream applied to the meatus every shift
  4. DBy sliding the catheter in and out a little to clean it
7.Hard

An 80-year-old patient took a sleeping tablet an hour ago and now wants to go to the bathroom. What should the nurse do?

  1. ARaise all four side rails so the patient stays in bed
  2. BWalk with the patient to the bathroom and stay close by
  3. CTell the patient to wait until the morning
  4. DTell the patient to go alone and use the call light if needed
8.Hard

Which patient with a suspected infection meets at least two SIRS criteria?

  1. ATemperature 36.8 °C and respiratory rate 18/min
  2. BTemperature 38.6 °C and heart rate 112/min
  3. CTemperature 37.2 °C and heart rate 80/min
  4. DRespiratory rate 16/min and WBC 8,000/mm3

Answer key

  1. 1. A · Squeeze the handle
  2. 2. B · A pandemic is an epidemic that spreads across several countries or continents
  3. 3. B · The glasses and hearing aid should be in place and working when the patient is awake
  4. 4. C · Use a soft toothbrush and an electric razor
  5. 5. B · A shower chair, grab bars and a non-slip mat
  6. 6. B · With routine hygiene, using soap and water during daily washing
  7. 7. B · Walk with the patient to the bathroom and stay close by
  8. 8. B · Temperature 38.6 °C and heart rate 112/min

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