Infection control & patient safety worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

A patient is colonized with vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE). Which precautions are used?

  1. AAirborne precautions
  2. BProtective (reverse) isolation
  3. CContact precautions
  4. DDroplet precautions
2.Easy

In quality improvement, what does the PDSA cycle stand for?

  1. APrepare, Deliver, Score, Assess
  2. BPlan, Do, Study, Act
  3. CPredict, Decide, Start, Analyze
  4. DPlan, Document, Supervise, Audit
3.Easy

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

  1. AContact precautions
  2. BStandard precautions
  3. CDroplet precautions
  4. DAirborne precautions
4.Medium

When should an N95 respirator be removed after caring for a patient on airborne precautions?

  1. AAfter leaving the room and closing the door
  2. BStraight after entering the room
  3. CBefore taking off the gloves, inside the room
  4. DNever; it is worn for the rest of the shift
5.Medium

Which part of a sterile surgical gown is considered sterile once it is on?

  1. AThe front from chest to the level of the sterile field, and the sleeves
  2. BOnly the back of the gown, which nobody touches
  3. CThe front from the neck down to the knees
  4. DThe whole gown, including the back, the collar and the area below the waist
6.Medium

Which nurse should not be assigned to a patient with a sealed radioactive implant?

  1. AA nurse trained in radiation safety
  2. BA nurse who is pregnant
  3. CA nurse who has worked on the unit for two years
  4. DA nurse wearing a dosimeter badge
7.Hard

A nurse teaches parents about using an infant car seat. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

  1. A“We will put the rear-facing seat in the front so we can see the baby.”
  2. B“We will use the car seat for every trip, even short ones.”
  3. C“We will install the seat in the back seat, facing the rear.”
  4. D“We will make sure the harness straps are snug against the baby’s chest.”
8.Hard

A patient on contact precautions for MRSA has become withdrawn and says, “Everyone avoids me.” What is the best nursing action?

  1. AStop the precautions for a few days so the patient feels less isolated and alone
  2. BAsk the provider for a sedative to help the patient cope
  3. CKeep visits short to limit the risk of spreading MRSA
  4. DExplain why the precautions are needed and plan regular, unhurried time in the room

Answer key

  1. 1. C · Contact precautions
  2. 2. B · Plan, Do, Study, Act
  3. 3. B · Standard precautions
  4. 4. A · After leaving the room and closing the door
  5. 5. A · The front from chest to the level of the sterile field, and the sleeves
  6. 6. B · A nurse who is pregnant
  7. 7. A · “We will put the rear-facing seat in the front so we can see the baby.”
  8. 8. D · Explain why the precautions are needed and plan regular, unhurried time in the room

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