Infection control & patient safety worksheet with answers

In the United States classification, which class of fire extinguisher is used for an electrical fire?

1. AClass A
2. BClass C
3. CClass B
4. DClass K

How long should an alcohol-based hand rub be rubbed into the hands?

1. AOnly until the rub has covered the palms
2. BAbout 2–3 seconds
3. CAbout 20–30 seconds, until the hands are dry
4. DAt least 5 minutes

In quality improvement, what does the PDSA cycle stand for?

1. APlan, Document, Supervise, Audit
2. BPlan, Do, Study, Act
3. CPredict, Decide, Start, Analyze
4. DPrepare, Deliver, Score, Assess

A patient on oxygen is being taken to another department by wheelchair. What should the nurse check first?

1. AThat the oxygen is turned off during the transfer to save the supply in the tank
2. BThat the cylinder is placed on the patient’s lap
3. CThat the portable cylinder has enough oxygen for the whole trip
4. DThat the cylinder is the largest size available

The laboratory calls with a critical lab result by phone. What should the nurse do?

1. ATell the patient the result first and then call the provider
2. BWait for the printed report to arrive before telling the provider about it
3. CWrite it down, read it back to confirm and report it to the provider promptly
4. DRemember the value and enter it in the chart at the end of the shift

Which practice reduces back strain when a nurse moves a patient or heavy object?

1. AHold the load at arm’s length to keep it steady
2. BKeep the load close to the body and avoid twisting
3. CBend at the waist and keep both knees straight
4. DStand with the feet close together for balance

A patient with pulmonary tuberculosis has been on treatment. Which findings usually allow airborne isolation to end?

1. AThe patient has been in hospital for one week and has taken every dose of medicine
2. BThe cough has stopped, even with no sputum tests
3. COne negative chest x-ray after starting treatment
4. DThree negative sputum smears, clinical improvement and continued therapy

In START triage at a mass-casualty incident, a casualty cannot walk, breathes 20 times a minute, has a radial pulse and follows simple commands. Which category applies?

1. ABlack (expectant or dead)
2. BYellow (delayed)
3. CGreen (minor)
4. DRed (immediate)