Infection control & patient safety worksheet with answers

Which syringe is used to measure a dose of insulin?

1. AAn oral syringe marked in mL
2. BA tuberculin syringe marked in mL
3. CAn insulin syringe marked in units
4. DA 5 mL syringe marked in mL

During a hospital fire evacuation, where are patients usually moved first?

1. AUpward, to the roof of the building where helicopters can reach them
2. BStraight out of the building, whatever their condition
3. CHorizontally, through fire doors to a safe area on the same floor
4. DDownward, using the elevators

How long should an alcohol-based hand rub be rubbed into the hands?

1. AAt least 5 minutes
2. BAbout 20–30 seconds, until the hands are dry
3. CAbout 2–3 seconds
4. DOnly until the rub has covered the palms

When should an N95 respirator be removed after caring for a patient on airborne precautions?

1. AAfter leaving the room and closing the door
2. BStraight after entering the room
3. CBefore taking off the gloves, inside the room
4. DNever; it is worn for the rest of the shift

During a norovirus outbreak on a ward, which hand hygiene method should staff use after patient care?

1. AWiping hands on a paper towel only
2. BNo hand hygiene if gloves were worn
3. CAlcohol hand rub only
4. DWashing with soap and water

Which measure reduces errors caused by interruptions during medication preparation?

1. APreparing medications for all patients at once
2. BPreparing medications at the busiest place on the ward
3. CAnswering phone calls and pages while counting tablets, to save time
4. DA quiet “no interruption” zone or signal while preparing medications

Why can a patient with severe neutropenia have a serious infection but little redness, swelling or pus?

1. AChemotherapy kills the bacteria before they can multiply
2. BAntibiotics given with chemotherapy hide all signs of infection
3. CNeutropenia makes infections stay limited to the skin
4. DThere are too few neutrophils to produce the usual inflammatory signs

On admission, the medication list from home includes a blood thinner that is not on the new hospital orders. What should the nurse do?

1. AIgnore it, as the hospital orders replace home medicines
2. BGive the home dose without an order
3. CClarify the discrepancy with the prescriber
4. DTell the patient to take their own supply secretly