Infection control & patient safety worksheet with answers

Where should the straps of a limb restraint be secured?

1. ATo the bed frame, with a quick-release knot
2. BTo the mattress handles, using a firm square knot
3. CTo the side rail, using a secure double knot
4. DTo the bedside table, so it can be moved

Malaria is passed to people through the bite of an infected mosquito. Which mode of transmission is this?

1. ADirect contact transmission
2. BAirborne transmission
3. CVector-borne transmission
4. DDroplet transmission

Which precautions are used for a patient with HIV infection who has no other infection?

1. AContact precautions
2. BDroplet precautions
3. CAirborne precautions
4. DStandard precautions

A patient has highly contagious viral conjunctivitis. Which teaching is most important?

1. AWear a surgical mask whenever someone else is in the room
2. BKeep using the same contact lenses to protect the eyes
3. CWash hands often and do not share towels, pillows or eye drops
4. DRub the eyes gently to remove the discharge

Which practice is safe when transferring a patient from a bed to a stretcher?

1. ALock the wheels of both the bed and the stretcher before moving the patient
2. BHave the patient slide across without help or a slide sheet
3. CLower the stretcher side rails during transport
4. DLeave the stretcher wheels unlocked so it can move with the patient

A patient on oxygen is being taken to another department by wheelchair. What should the nurse check first?

1. AThat the cylinder is the largest size available
2. BThat the portable cylinder has enough oxygen for the whole trip
3. CThat the cylinder is placed on the patient’s lap
4. DThat the oxygen is turned off during the transfer to save the supply in the tank

A nurse calls a provider using SBAR about a patient with falling blood pressure. Which statement is the “Recommendation”?

1. A“I think he needs to be assessed now. Can you come within the next 15 minutes?”
2. B“I am calling about Mr. Jansen in room 12, who is hypotensive.”
3. C“His blood pressure has fallen from 130/80 to 88/50 over the last two hours.”
4. D“He is 72 and had a bowel resection yesterday.”

A nurse sees a doctor about to insert a central line without a sterile gown, and a polite comment was ignored. Which TeamSTEPPS phrase helps to stop the procedure?

1. A“I am sure you know what you are doing.”
2. B“I will mention this to the manager at the next staff meeting.”
3. C“Let’s talk about it after you have finished.”
4. D“I am concerned, I am uncomfortable, this is a safety issue.”