Infection control & patient safety worksheet with answers

Which lab value commonly rises with inflammation and infection?

1. ASerum sodium
2. BSerum albumin
3. CHemoglobin
4. DC-reactive protein (CRP)

Which precautions are needed for a patient with scabies?

1. AAirborne precautions
2. BDroplet precautions
3. CNo special precautions
4. DContact precautions

Which rule applies when a patient is using oxygen?

1. AOxygen tanks can be stored lying loose on the floor
2. BNo smoking, open flames or candles near the oxygen
3. COxygen tubing can be run under rugs
4. DOil-based creams should be applied near the mask to protect the skin

A patient with active pulmonary tuberculosis must go to the radiology department. How should the patient be transported?

1. AWearing a surgical mask, with radiology warned in advance
2. BWearing an N95 respirator that has not been fit-tested
3. CWearing gloves and a gown, with no mask needed
4. DWithout a mask, because the corridor is well ventilated and short

A patient receiving continuous nasogastric feeding has pulled the tube partly out. What should the nurse do first?

1. APush the tube back in and restart the feed
2. BStop the feeding until the tube position is checked
3. CIncrease the feed rate to make up for the lost time
4. DTape the tube in its new position and continue

A nurse has been fit-tested for an N95 respirator. What should the nurse do each time it is put on?

1. AWear a surgical mask underneath it
2. BMoisten the edges so it seals better
3. CPerform a user seal check
4. DArrange a new fit test

A patient in a vest restraint has slid down in bed, and the vest is pressing against the neck. What should the nurse do first?

1. AWrite a note about the event in the chart
2. BTighten the vest so the patient cannot slide down again
3. CRelease the restraint at once and reposition the patient
4. DCall the provider to ask about a different restraint

During a urinary catheter insertion with sterile technique, the catheter tip touches the patient’s thigh. What should the nurse do?

1. AWipe the tip with an antiseptic and continue
2. BDiscard the catheter and use a new sterile one
3. CContinue, because the thigh was cleaned
4. DRinse the tip with sterile water and then continue