Infection control & patient safety worksheet with answers

When is hand hygiene needed in relation to wearing gloves?

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

What type of room is needed for a patient on airborne precautions?

1. AAny single room with a window, with the door left open for observation
2. BA single negative-pressure room (airborne infection isolation room)
3. CA single room with positive pressure and filtered air
4. DA shared bay with the curtains drawn around the bed

What is an iatrogenic infection?

1. AAn infection that comes from the patient’s own skin flora
2. BAn infection caught from a family pet at home
3. CAn infection that is present from birth
4. DAn infection caused by a treatment, test or procedure

A patient in bed has a generalized tonic-clonic seizure. What should the nurse do?

1. ATurn the patient on their side and protect them from injury without restraining
2. BHold the arms and legs firmly to stop the movements
3. CPut a padded tongue blade between the teeth to protect the tongue from biting
4. DGive sips of water to keep the airway moist

Which statement about the use of physical restraints is correct?

1. AStanding as-needed restraint orders are good practice
2. BAlternatives come first, and a time-limited order is needed
3. CRestraints are checked once at the end of each shift
4. DRestraints can be used whenever the unit is short of nursing staff

A nurse receives a needlestick injury from a patient known to have HIV. Why is it important to report it immediately?

1. AReporting is only needed if the wound bleeds or is deep
2. BPost-exposure prophylaxis works best when started within hours
3. CReporting is only needed for injuries from IV needles
4. DReporting can be done at any time within a month without changing the risk

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 unit keeps vials of concentrated potassium chloride in the ward stock cupboard. Why do many safety guidelines advise against this?

1. APotassium chloride is too expensive to keep as general ward stock
2. BPotassium chloride vials expire within a day of opening
3. CPotassium chloride must always be given by mouth
4. DUndiluted concentrate given by mistake can stop the heart