Infection control & patient safety worksheet with answers

A blood test shows a positive hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg). What does this mean?

1. AThe person has hepatitis A infection
2. BThe person is immune from vaccination
3. CThe person has never been exposed to hepatitis B
4. DThe person currently has hepatitis B infection

When is eye protection part of standard precautions?

1. AOnly in the operating room
2. BOnly when caring for a patient who has an eye infection such as conjunctivitis
3. COnly when the patient is on airborne precautions
4. DWhen splashes or sprays of blood or body fluids are likely

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

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

A nurse’s hands are dry and cracked from frequent hand hygiene. What is the best approach?

1. AWear gloves all day instead of cleaning the hands between patients
2. BUse the hand lotion approved by the facility to keep the skin intact
3. CStop hand hygiene until the skin heals
4. DUse any lotion from home, whatever its contents

Which IV fluid can be given with packed red blood cells in the same line?

1. ALactated Ringer’s (Hartmann’s) solution
2. B5% dextrose in water
3. C5% dextrose in 0.45% sodium chloride
4. D0.9% sodium chloride

An infant has had a cleft lip repair. Why are elbow restraints often used?

1. ATo hold the IV line in place during feeds and stop it being pulled out
2. BTo stop the infant’s hands reaching the mouth while still allowing arm movement
3. CTo prevent the infant from sucking a pacifier
4. DTo keep the infant from rolling over in the crib

A nurse teaches a patient about care of a surgical incision at home. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A“If the wound gets red and drains pus, I will wait for my appointment next month.”
2. B“I will call the clinic if I get a fever or more pain around the wound.”
3. C“I will keep the dressing clean and dry as I was shown.”
4. D“I will wash my hands with soap before I touch or change the dressing.”

A patient with fever and a spreading rash is suspected of having smallpox. Which precautions are needed?

1. ADroplet precautions with a surgical mask
2. BStandard precautions only
3. CAirborne and contact precautions
4. DContact precautions only