Infection control & patient safety worksheet with answers

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

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

How should a labeled specimen be sent to the laboratory?

1. AIn the same bag as the request form, touching the paper
2. BIn a sealed biohazard bag, with the request form in the separate pocket
3. CLoose in the nurse’s uniform pocket so that it does not get lost on the way
4. DIn an open cup placed on the transport trolley

In which order is personal protective equipment usually put on (CDC sequence)?

1. AMask or respirator, gloves, gown, goggles or face shield
2. BGoggles or face shield, gloves, mask or respirator, gown
3. CGown, mask or respirator, goggles or face shield, gloves
4. DGloves, gown, goggles or face shield, mask or respirator

How is a urine specimen for culture obtained from an indwelling catheter?

1. AFrom the urine already collected in the drainage bag at the bedside
2. BFrom the sampling port, after cleaning it, using aseptic technique
3. CBy disconnecting the catheter from the drainage tubing
4. DBy removing the catheter and sending its tip for culture

Why does a nurse wear chemotherapy-tested gloves and a gown when emptying the urinal of a patient who recently had chemotherapy?

1. AThe patient is on airborne precautions after treatment
2. BThe urine always contains infectious bacteria after chemotherapy
3. CThe body fluids can contain active drug for a time after treatment
4. DChemotherapy makes the urine strongly acidic and corrosive

Which nursing care reduces the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia?

1. AChanging the ventilator circuit every few hours
2. BLying the patient flat for most of the day
3. CLeaving secretions in the mouth to protect the airway
4. DRegular oral care to reduce bacteria in the mouth

Two look-alike vials of different drugs are stored next to each other, and a nurse almost picks the wrong one. Which response best reflects a just culture?

1. AKeep the incident quiet to protect the unit’s reputation
2. BDiscipline the nurse who nearly picked the wrong vial
3. CReport it and fix the system, for example by separating the vials
4. DTell the nurse to be more careful and do nothing else

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. BContact precautions only
3. CAirborne and contact precautions
4. DStandard precautions only