Infection control & patient safety worksheet with answers

Which precautions are used for a patient with Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia?

1. AStandard precautions only
2. BAirborne precautions
3. CContact precautions only
4. DDroplet precautions

How is a contaminated isolation gown removed?

1. AShake it off and then fold it neatly
2. BPull it over the head with the outside facing out
3. CRemove it by gripping the front of the gown with bare hands
4. DUntie it and peel it away, rolling the outside inward

Which precautions are used for a patient with mumps?

1. AStandard precautions only
2. BAirborne precautions
3. CDroplet precautions
4. DContact precautions only

How should a nurse handle soiled bed linen?

1. ACarry it bundled against the body to the soiled utility room down the hall
2. BHold it away from the uniform and place it straight into a linen bag
3. CPut it on the floor until the bed is made
4. DShake it out first to check for lost items

A patient has received oral radioactive iodine therapy. Which precaution is usually taken?

1. ALimit time close to the patient and handle body fluids per radiation policy
2. BEncourage pregnant visitors to sit close to the patient to give emotional support
3. CLet the patient share a bathroom with other patients
4. DPlace the patient on droplet precautions with a surgical mask

Which practice with medication vials and syringes is safe?

1. ALeaving a needle in the vial’s stopper for later use
2. BUsing a new sterile needle and syringe every time a vial is entered
3. CUsing the same syringe for two patients if it is flushed
4. DReusing a syringe if a new needle is attached

Only one airborne infection isolation room (negative pressure) is free. Which newly admitted patient should be placed in it?

1. AA patient with an MRSA wound infection
2. BA patient with C. difficile diarrhea
3. CA patient with confirmed seasonal influenza and a cough
4. DA patient with suspected active pulmonary tuberculosis

A patient on chemotherapy develops shingles over several areas on both sides of the body. Which precautions are needed?

1. AContact precautions only, with gloves for dressing changes
2. BDroplet precautions until the pain settles
3. CStandard precautions only, with the lesions covered
4. DAirborne and contact precautions until all lesions are crusted