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 side rail, using a secure double knot
3. CTo the mattress handles, using a firm square knot
4. DTo the bedside table, so it can be moved

Which basic fall-prevention measure applies to every patient?

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

In the chain of infection, a contaminated bedside table where bacteria live and multiply is an example of which link?

1. AThe portal of entry
2. BThe reservoir
3. CThe portal of exit
4. DThe susceptible host

A patient with suspected tuberculosis is in a negative-pressure room. Which practice is correct?

1. ALet visitors enter without any protection
2. BKeep the door open so staff can see the patient at all times
3. CKeep the door closed except when entering or leaving
4. DTurn off the room ventilation at night

Two patients with very similar names are on the same unit. What is the best safety measure?

1. AFlag the similar names and check two identifiers every time
2. BTransfer one of the two patients to another hospital
3. CUse the room numbers to tell the patients apart
4. DCall each patient by their first name only

An alcohol-based skin prep has been used before surgery with electrosurgery. What must happen before the drapes are placed?

1. AThe prep must be covered with the drapes while it is still wet
2. BThe prep must be fully dry and any pooled liquid removed
3. CThe prep must be warmed with a hair dryer
4. DThe prep must be wiped off with saline

A patient is prescribed hydralazine, but the pharmacy has sent hydroxyzine. What should the nurse do?

1. ANot give it, and contact the pharmacy to obtain the correct drug
2. BGive half the dose of hydroxyzine as a compromise
3. CGive it now and tell the prescriber afterwards
4. DGive it, because the two drug names are almost the same

A woman in late pregnancy is choking and cannot speak or cough. Which technique should the rescuer use?

1. AChest thrusts
2. BBack blows only
3. CBlind finger sweeps
4. DAbdominal thrusts