Infection control & patient safety worksheet with answers

Which foods are commonly linked to cross-reactions in people with a latex allergy?

1. ARice, potatoes, oats and bread
2. BBanana, avocado, kiwi and chestnut
3. CMilk, eggs, wheat and peanuts
4. DApples, carrots, lettuce and peas

A patient is colonized with vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE). Which precautions are used?

1. ADroplet precautions
2. BAirborne precautions
3. CProtective (reverse) isolation
4. DContact precautions

What does the virulence of an organism describe?

1. AThe number of people it has infected
2. BHow well it responds to antibiotics
3. CIts ability to cause severe disease
4. DHow long it survives on surfaces

Which glove-removal technique is correct?

1. APeel the first off by its outside, then slide a bare finger under the second cuff
2. BPull both gloves off at the same time by the fingertips
3. CRemove the second glove by pinching its outside with the bare hand, then wash
4. DWash the gloved hands and reuse the gloves for the next task

Which practice is safe when transferring a patient from a bed to a stretcher?

1. ALower the stretcher side rails during transport
2. BLock the wheels of both the bed and the stretcher before moving the patient
3. CHave the patient slide across without help or a slide sheet
4. DLeave the stretcher wheels unlocked so it can move with the patient

How are neuromuscular blocking drugs, such as vecuronium, safely stored?

1. ANext to common IV antibiotics so they are easy to find
2. BMixed in the same bin as other high-use drugs
3. CIn the general stock cupboard with the other IV drugs and no special labels
4. DSeparate from other drugs, with a warning that they cause paralysis

A nurse teaches an older adult about preventing falls at home. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A“I wear shoes with non-slip soles around the house.”
2. B“I use night lights between my bedroom and the bathroom.”
3. C“I keep small rugs in the hall so my feet stay warm.”
4. D“I had grab bars put in next to the toilet.”

A handwritten order is hard to read, and the nurse is not sure of the drug name. What should the nurse do?

1. AContact the prescriber to clarify before giving anything
2. BChoose the drug that seems most likely from the diagnosis
3. CHold the drug until the next day without telling anyone
4. DAsk a colleague to guess what it says