Infection control & patient safety worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which drug is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis?

  1. AFamotidine
  2. BPrednisone
  3. CEpinephrine (adrenaline)
  4. DDiphenhydramine
2.Easy

What is a “just culture” in patient safety?

  1. AErrors are never discussed, in order to protect staff morale
  2. BOnly doctors report errors, and nurses inform them
  3. CEvery error leads to formal punishment of the person involved
  4. DErrors are reported openly and systems fixed; reckless acts are still addressed
3.Easy

Where should the straps of a limb restraint be secured?

  1. ATo the bed frame, with a quick-release knot
  2. BTo the bedside table, so it can be moved
  3. CTo the mattress handles, using a firm square knot
  4. DTo the side rail, using a secure double knot
4.Medium

When is it appropriate to use the override function on an automated dispensing cabinet to take a drug before pharmacist review?

  1. AOnly in an urgent situation where delay would harm the patient, per policy
  2. BWhenever the pharmacist is slow to review new orders and the patient is waiting
  3. CAt the start of each shift to save time later
  4. DWhenever the nurse is sure of the dose
5.Medium

In the US (EPA/OSHA) hazmat system, which level of PPE gives the highest level of protection?

  1. ALevel A
  2. BLevel C
  3. CLevel B
  4. DLevel D
6.Medium

A patient has a very low platelet count. Which safety measure is appropriate?

  1. AUse a firm toothbrush and a safety razor
  2. BUse a soft toothbrush and an electric razor
  3. CFloss hard each day to keep the gums healthy
  4. DTake rectal temperatures for accuracy
7.Hard

A patient with severe immunosuppression after a stem cell transplant is in a protective environment. Which item should not be brought into the room?

  1. AFresh flowers or potted plants
  2. BA family photo in a frame that has been wiped clean
  3. CA clean, disinfected tablet computer
  4. DThe patient’s own clean clothes
8.Hard

Several patients arrive with suspected inhalational anthrax after a deliberate release. Which precautions are needed for their care?

  1. AAirborne precautions in negative-pressure rooms, because spores are inhaled
  2. BContact precautions with gowns and gloves
  3. CDroplet precautions with surgical masks
  4. DStandard precautions, because it is not spread from person to person

Answer key

  1. 1. C · Epinephrine (adrenaline)
  2. 2. D · Errors are reported openly and systems fixed; reckless acts are still addressed
  3. 3. A · To the bed frame, with a quick-release knot
  4. 4. A · Only in an urgent situation where delay would harm the patient, per policy
  5. 5. A · Level A
  6. 6. B · Use a soft toothbrush and an electric razor
  7. 7. A · Fresh flowers or potted plants
  8. 8. D · Standard precautions, because it is not spread from person to person

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