Infection control & patient safety worksheet with answers

Which procedure requires surgical asepsis (sterile technique)?

1. AGiving an oral medication through the mouth
2. BInserting an indwelling urinary catheter
3. CMeasuring blood pressure on the upper arm
4. DGiving a bed bath

How should a nurse clean a stethoscope between patients?

1. AClean it once a week, unless it is visibly dirty
2. BRinse it under running water and dry it on a towel
3. CSend it to be sterilized in an autoclave after every single patient contact
4. DWipe the diaphragm and tubing with an alcohol or approved disinfectant wipe

When is eye protection part of standard precautions?

1. AOnly when the patient is on airborne precautions
2. BOnly in the operating room
3. COnly when caring for a patient who has an eye infection such as conjunctivitis
4. DWhen splashes or sprays of blood or body fluids are likely

An adult with hepatitis A is incontinent of stool. Which precautions are used?

1. ADroplet precautions with a surgical mask
2. BA protective environment with filtered air
3. CAirborne precautions in a negative-pressure room with the door closed
4. DContact precautions in addition to standard precautions

Which type of white blood cell is most often raised in viral infections?

1. ALymphocytes
2. BBasophils
3. CEosinophils
4. DNeutrophils

Which nursing care reduces the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia?

1. ALying the patient flat for most of the day
2. BChanging the ventilator circuit every few hours
3. CRegular oral care to reduce bacteria in the mouth
4. DLeaving secretions in the mouth to protect the airway

Which action by a nurse shows that the five moments of hand hygiene are being followed?

1. AShe cleans her hands only when they look dirty
2. BShe cleans her hands after touching the bed rail
3. CShe cleans her hands only at the start and end of the shift
4. DShe wears the same gloves between two patients

A nurse teaches parents about firearm safety at home. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A“We store the gun unloaded in a locked safe in the bedroom.”
2. B“We will ask other parents about guns before play dates.”
3. C“We keep all the ammunition locked away separately from the gun.”
4. D“We keep the gun loaded in the nightstand, and the children know not to touch it.”