Infection control & patient safety worksheet with answers

Which infection is mainly spread through blood and is a major risk after a needlestick injury?

1. ASeasonal influenza
2. BHepatitis B
3. CHepatitis A
4. DNorovirus

What is a healthcare-associated infection?

1. AAn infection caught at home from a family member during recovery
2. BAn infection that only affects health care workers, not patients
3. CAn infection acquired during care that was not present or incubating on admission
4. DAn infection that was already present or incubating when the patient was admitted

How should a nurse clean a stethoscope between patients?

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

When walking with axillary crutches, where should the patient’s weight be taken?

1. AOn the shoulders, with the crutches pressed upward
2. BOn the armpits, resting on the crutch tops
3. COn the elbows, kept bent at a right angle with the crutch tops tucked under the arms
4. DOn the hands, with the crutch tops a few finger widths below the armpits

A family member will visit a patient on contact precautions. What should the nurse do?

1. AAsk them to wear an N95 respirator only, with no gown or gloves
2. BTell them precautions only apply to staff
3. CTell them visits are not allowed at all
4. DShow them how to use the gown and gloves and how to clean their hands

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

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

A nurse has weeping dermatitis on both hands. What is the most appropriate action?

1. ACover the lesions with a waterproof bandage and keep working with patients as usual
2. BAvoid direct patient care and handling of equipment until it heals, and see occupational health
3. CUse extra alcohol hand rub on the lesions
4. DContinue care as usual and wear one pair of gloves

A woman in late pregnancy is choking and cannot speak or cough. Which technique should the rescuer use?

1. AChest thrusts
2. BBlind finger sweeps
3. CBack blows only
4. DAbdominal thrusts