Infection control & patient safety worksheet with answers

What is the main safety purpose of needleless IV connectors?

1. ATo make IV fluids flow faster
2. BTo stop the patient from moving the IV line
3. CTo remove the need for hand hygiene
4. DTo reduce needlestick injuries to staff

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

1. AActivate the fire alarm
2. BAim at the base of the fire
3. CAlert the fire department
4. DAssess the size of the room

In the chain of infection, which link is broken by hand hygiene?

1. AThe susceptible host only
2. BThe mode of transmission
3. CThe portal of exit only
4. DThe infectious agent’s reservoir only

A nurse who wears prescription glasses must irrigate a wound where splashing is likely. Which eye protection is suitable?

1. AThe glasses with a surgical mask
2. BNo eye protection, if the nurse stands to one side
3. CGoggles or a face shield worn over the glasses
4. DThe prescription glasses alone

An order uses the abbreviation “MS”. Why is this unsafe?

1. AIt is reserved for drugs used in multiple sclerosis
2. BIt is the abbreviation for milliseconds, not a drug
3. CIt means the drug must be given by mouth only
4. DIt can mean either morphine sulfate or magnesium sulfate

A nurse pours sterile saline into a bowl on a sterile field. Which technique is correct?

1. AReach across the field to fill the bowl at the far side
2. BHold the bottle with the label in the palm and pour without touching the bowl
3. CRest the lip of the bottle on the edge of the bowl so that the saline does not splash
4. DPour from below the level of the field to reduce splashing

A patient’s white cell differential shows a raised eosinophil count. Which cause is most consistent with this finding?

1. AAn allergic reaction or a parasitic infection
2. BAn acute bacterial infection
3. CA viral infection such as a cold
4. DBone marrow suppression from chemotherapy

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

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