Infection control & patient safety worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Where must sterile items be held to stay sterile?

  1. AAbove waist level and in front of the nurse
  2. BAny level, as long as nothing non-sterile touches it
  3. CBelow the waist
  4. DBehind the back
2.Easy

In a fall risk tool such as the Morse Fall Scale, what does a higher score mean?

  1. AA lower risk of falling
  2. BA lower risk of pressure injury
  3. CBetter mobility
  4. DA higher risk of falling
3.Easy

Which type of latex reaction is the most dangerous?

  1. AIrritant contact dermatitis
  2. BType I (immediate) hypersensitivity
  3. CType IV (delayed) hypersensitivity
  4. DDry skin from frequent hand washing
4.Medium

Two patients infected with the same organism are admitted, and no single room is available. What is an accepted option?

  1. ACohorting them in the same room, according to infection control advice
  2. BPlacing each with a patient who has a weakened immune system
  3. CPlacing them in the corridor
  4. DStopping contact precautions
5.Medium

A nurse has been fit-tested for an N95 respirator. What should the nurse do each time it is put on?

  1. AMoisten the edges so it seals better
  2. BPerform a user seal check
  3. CArrange a new fit test
  4. DWear a surgical mask underneath it
6.Medium

A new antibiotic is prescribed for a patient. What should the nurse check before giving the first dose?

  1. AOnly the patient’s blood pressure and pulse before giving the drug
  2. BThe patient’s allergies, by checking the record and asking the patient
  3. CThe patient’s preferred pharmacy
  4. DOnly the time of the patient’s last meal and drink
7.Hard

The laboratory reports that a blood sample labeled with one patient’s name has a blood group different from that patient’s previous result. What is the most likely problem and response?

  1. AA wrong-patient sample, so the test is repeated and the event reported
  2. BThe previous result was wrong, so it is deleted
  3. CA normal change in the patient’s blood group over the years since the last test
  4. DA laboratory machine fault, so no action is needed
8.Hard

An 80-year-old patient took a sleeping tablet an hour ago and now wants to go to the bathroom. What should the nurse do?

  1. ATell the patient to go alone and use the call light if needed
  2. BTell the patient to wait until the morning
  3. CRaise all four side rails so the patient stays in bed
  4. DWalk with the patient to the bathroom and stay close by

Answer key

  1. 1. A · Above waist level and in front of the nurse
  2. 2. D · A higher risk of falling
  3. 3. B · Type I (immediate) hypersensitivity
  4. 4. A · Cohorting them in the same room, according to infection control advice
  5. 5. B · Perform a user seal check
  6. 6. B · The patient’s allergies, by checking the record and asking the patient
  7. 7. A · A wrong-patient sample, so the test is repeated and the event reported
  8. 8. D · Walk with the patient to the bathroom and stay close by

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