Infection control & patient safety worksheet with answers

Which precautions are used for a hospitalized patient with head lice (pediculosis)?

1. AAirborne precautions
2. BA protective environment
3. CContact precautions
4. DDroplet precautions

Which precautions are used for a patient with mumps?

1. AAirborne precautions
2. BContact precautions only
3. CStandard precautions only
4. DDroplet precautions

In the fire extinguisher acronym PASS, what does the first S stand for?

1. AStand still
2. BSqueeze the handle
3. CShout for help
4. DSpray the top of the flames

A patient is booked for an MRI scan. What must the nurse check beforehand?

1. AWhether the patient has had a hearing test this year
2. BWhether the patient’s blood glucose has been in the normal range today
3. CWhether the patient has any metal implants or devices, such as a pacemaker
4. DWhether the patient has eaten a large meal recently

A patient is on suicide precautions. Which room safety measure is appropriate?

1. ARemove items that could be used for self-harm, such as belts and cords
2. BAllow glass bottles if the patient seems calm
3. CLet the patient keep a personal razor for shaving, as long as staff are told
4. DKeep the door closed at all times so the patient has privacy

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

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

A patient with a common cold asks for antibiotics “to be on the safe side”. Which response is best?

1. AExplain that antibiotics do not work on viruses and overuse breeds resistant bacteria
2. BTell the patient that antibiotics will shorten the cold by several days
3. CSuggest using leftover antibiotics from a previous illness
4. DAsk the provider to prescribe antibiotics anyway so that the patient is reassured

An IV bag from the pharmacy holds the correct drug, but the label shows another patient’s name. What should the nurse do?

1. AAsk the patient whether it is fine to use the bag
2. BHang it, because the drug and dose are correct
3. CCross out the name and write in the correct patient’s name
4. DNot hang it, and get a correctly labeled bag from the pharmacy