Infection control & patient safety worksheet with answers

What is a “just culture” in patient safety?

1. AErrors are never discussed, in order to protect staff morale
2. BErrors are reported openly and systems fixed; reckless acts are still addressed
3. CEvery error leads to formal punishment of the person involved
4. DOnly doctors report errors, and nurses inform them

In the CDC sequence that removes each item separately, which piece of PPE is taken off first?

1. AGoggles or face shield
2. BGown
3. CGloves
4. DMask or respirator

Which of these counts as a physical restraint?

1. AUsing a bed exit alarm for a patient at high risk of falling at night
2. BPlacing the bed in its lowest position
3. CUsing a gait belt while helping a patient walk in the corridor
4. DRaising all four side rails to stop a patient from getting out of bed

Which dressing waste should be disposed of in clinical (biohazard) waste?

1. AAn unused, still-sealed dressing past its date
2. BThe outer paper wrapping of a sterile dressing pack
3. CA clean paper towel used to dry hands
4. DA dressing soaked with fluid from an infected wound

Which kitchen practice helps prevent scald burns in young children?

1. AHold the child while drinking a hot drink
2. BLeave hot drinks at the edge of the table
3. CTurn pot handles toward the back of the stove
4. DLet the child stand on a chair beside the stove

Which patient has the highest risk of a burn from a heating pad?

1. AA healthy young adult with a strained muscle
2. BA patient recovering from a cold
3. CA patient with diabetic peripheral neuropathy
4. DA patient with a sprained wrist who is fully alert

A nursing student describes how they remove PPE (gown, gloves and a mask worn for splash protection) at the doorway before leaving a contact precautions room. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A“I clean my hands as soon as all the PPE is off.”
2. B“I roll the gown inward as I take it off.”
3. C“I remove my gloves without touching the outside with my bare hand.”
4. D“I take off my mask first, and then I take off my gloves.”

Before the wound is closed, the sponge count does not match the starting count. What should happen?

1. AClose the wound to avoid a long anesthetic and recount the sponges after surgery
2. BTell the surgeon and team, search for the item, and image the patient per policy if it is not found
3. CAssume that the first count was wrong and continue
4. DChange the count on the record so that it matches, then close the wound as planned