Infection control & patient safety worksheet with answers

What is an iatrogenic infection?

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

A patient is transferred with carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE). Which precautions are used in the hospital?

1. AA protective environment
2. BAirborne precautions
3. CDroplet precautions
4. DContact precautions

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

1. AHorizontally, through fire doors to a safe area on the same floor
2. BUpward, to the roof of the building where helicopters can reach them
3. CDownward, using the elevators
4. DStraight out of the building, whatever their condition

A patient has received oral radioactive iodine therapy. Which precaution is usually taken?

1. APlace the patient on droplet precautions with a surgical mask
2. BLet the patient share a bathroom with other patients
3. CEncourage pregnant visitors to sit close to the patient to give emotional support
4. DLimit time close to the patient and handle body fluids per radiation policy

A patient is on suicide precautions. Which room safety measure is appropriate?

1. ARemove items that could be used for self-harm, such as belts and cords
2. BLet the patient keep a personal razor for shaving, as long as staff are told
3. CKeep the door closed at all times so the patient has privacy
4. DAllow glass bottles if the patient seems calm

Why is keeping a patient warm (normothermia) during surgery part of infection prevention?

1. ALow body temperature reduces blood flow and immune function in the wound
2. BWarmth sterilizes the surgical site
3. CCold makes bacteria grow faster in the operating room air and on the drapes
4. DWarm patients do not need antibiotic prophylaxis

A nurse teaches a patient who has had a splenectomy. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A“I will keep my vaccinations up to date.”
2. B“I will get medical help quickly if I get a high temperature.”
3. C“Now that my spleen is out, a fever is nothing to worry about.”
4. D“I will tell all of my health care providers that I have no spleen.”

A bag of chemotherapy drug leaks onto the floor. What is the first step?

1. AWipe it up quickly with paper towels and bare hands
2. BAsk the cleaner to mop it up with the usual mop
3. CPut on the spill kit’s protective equipment and contain the spill
4. DLeave it to dry, then clean it up at the end of the shift