Infection control & patient safety worksheet with answers

Why is the symbol “µg” avoided in medication orders?

1. AIt is the symbol for micrograms of alcohol and is only used in laboratory reports
2. BIt means “units per gram” in some countries
3. CIt can be misread as “mg”, giving a dose a thousand times too high
4. DIt can only be used for intravenous drugs

Which vaccine is a live attenuated vaccine?

1. AInjected inactivated influenza vaccine
2. BMMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
3. CTetanus toxoid vaccine
4. DHepatitis B vaccine

Which basic fall-prevention measure applies to every patient?

1. AKeep the room dark at all times so the patient rests
2. BRaise all four side rails whenever the patient is in bed
3. CKeep the call light (call bell) and personal items within easy reach
4. DUse wrist restraints at night for every patient

An order reads “Give potassium chloride by IV push.” What should the nurse do?

1. ADilute it in a small syringe and push it
2. BGive it slowly by IV push over two minutes while watching the cardiac monitor
3. CNot give it, and contact the prescriber, because it is never given by IV push
4. DGive half by IV push and the rest later

Which PPE does a nurse wear when giving an IV chemotherapy drug?

1. ATwo pairs of chemotherapy-tested gloves and a disposable impermeable gown
2. BA surgical mask and no gloves
3. CA reusable cloth gown and one pair of gloves
4. DOne pair of standard latex gloves, changed after the infusion is started

During a norovirus outbreak on a ward, which hand hygiene method should staff use after patient care?

1. AAlcohol hand rub only
2. BWashing with soap and water
3. CNo hand hygiene if gloves were worn
4. DWiping hands on a paper towel only

A patient refuses to wear an identification wristband. What should the nurse do?

1. AExplain why it is needed, use other ID methods per policy and document
2. BForce the band onto the patient’s wrist
3. CStop giving the patient any care until they agree to wear the band
4. DAccept the refusal and identify the patient by room number and bed space instead

A nurse has weeping dermatitis on both hands. What is the most appropriate action?

1. AContinue care as usual and wear one pair of gloves
2. BCover the lesions with a waterproof bandage and keep working with patients as usual
3. CAvoid direct patient care and handling of equipment until it heals, and see occupational health
4. DUse extra alcohol hand rub on the lesions