Infection control & patient safety worksheet with answers

How often should home smoke alarms be tested?

1. AOnce a month
2. BOnce every five years
3. COnly when the battery runs out
4. DOnly after a fire

A patient has confirmed seasonal influenza. Which transmission-based precautions are used?

1. AContact precautions only
2. BDroplet precautions
3. CAirborne precautions
4. DNo precautions beyond hand hygiene

When is hand hygiene needed in relation to wearing gloves?

1. AOnly before putting gloves on
2. BBefore putting gloves on and after taking them off
3. COnly if the gloves are torn
4. DNever, because gloves replace hand hygiene

Which kitchen practice helps prevent scald burns in young children?

1. ALeave hot drinks at the edge of the table
2. BLet the child stand on a chair beside the stove
3. CHold the child while drinking a hot drink
4. DTurn pot handles toward the back of the stove

A patient walking with a gait belt suddenly starts to fall. What should the nurse do?

1. APull the patient backwards quickly toward the bed
2. BGrab the patient under both arms and try hard to keep them standing up
3. CHold the belt, widen the stance and ease the patient gently to the floor
4. DLet go of the belt and run to call for help

Why can side rails be dangerous for a confused, restless patient?

1. ASide rails make the bed move by itself
2. BSide rails stop staff from reaching the patient in an emergency
3. CSide rails always cause pressure injuries
4. DThe patient may climb over them or get trapped in gaps

A patient is prescribed hydralazine, but the pharmacy has sent hydroxyzine. What should the nurse do?

1. ANot give it, and contact the pharmacy to obtain the correct drug
2. BGive it, because the two drug names are almost the same
3. CGive half the dose of hydroxyzine as a compromise
4. DGive it now and tell the prescriber afterwards

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