Infection control & patient safety worksheet with answers

A culture and sensitivity report says the organism is “sensitive” to an antibiotic. What does this mean?

1. AThe organism causes an allergic reaction to the drug
2. BThe patient is allergic to the antibiotic and should not be given it
3. CThe antibiotic is expected to stop the organism growing
4. DThe organism has become resistant to the antibiotic

When should a sharps container be replaced?

1. AOnly when sharps begin to stick out of the opening at the top
2. BOnce a month, regardless of how full it is
3. COnly when it is completely full to the top
4. DWhen it reaches the fill line, about three-quarters full

Which vaccine is recommended for health care workers every year?

1. AMMR vaccine
2. BTetanus vaccine
3. CInfluenza vaccine
4. DHepatitis B vaccine

A patient has patient-controlled analgesia (PCA). A family member presses the button while the patient sleeps. What should the nurse explain?

1. AOnly the patient should press it, because this keeps the system safe
2. BFamily can press it as long as they count the presses
3. CPressing it while the patient sleeps prevents the pain from getting worse later
4. DThe pump will always stop any overdose

A patient is on suicide precautions. Which room safety measure is appropriate?

1. ARemove items that could be used for self-harm, such as belts and cords
2. BKeep the door closed at all times so the patient has privacy
3. CLet the patient keep a personal razor for shaving, as long as staff are told
4. DAllow glass bottles if the patient seems calm

A nurse has just given an intramuscular injection with a safety needle. What should the nurse do next with the needle?

1. ARecap it carefully with both hands and dispose of it after the drug round
2. BActivate the safety device and drop it into a sharps container at once
3. CLay it on the medication tray and discard it later
4. DBend the needle to make it unusable, then discard it

A nurse sees a doctor about to insert a central line without a sterile gown, and a polite comment was ignored. Which TeamSTEPPS phrase helps to stop the procedure?

1. A“I am sure you know what you are doing.”
2. B“I will mention this to the manager at the next staff meeting.”
3. C“Let’s talk about it after you have finished.”
4. D“I am concerned, I am uncomfortable, this is a safety issue.”

In US nursing practice, which task should the RN not assign to an LPN/LVN?

1. AReinforcing hand hygiene teaching that the RN has already given
2. BGiving scheduled oral antibiotics to a stable patient
3. CA dressing change on a healing surgical wound that has no signs of infection
4. DThe initial admission assessment of a new patient with suspected sepsis