Infection control & patient safety worksheet with answers

What is the difference between an epidemic and a pandemic?

1. AAn epidemic is a disease that is always present at a low level
2. BAn epidemic always affects more people than a pandemic
3. CA pandemic is an epidemic that spreads across several countries or continents
4. DA pandemic is a disease that only affects animals and never spreads to people

In a fall risk tool such as the Morse Fall Scale, what does a higher score mean?

1. AA higher risk of falling
2. BA lower risk of falling
3. CBetter mobility
4. DA lower risk of pressure injury

In the United States, what is a “boxed warning” (black box warning) on a drug label?

1. AA note that the drug must be kept in a locked box on the ward
2. BThe strongest FDA warning, about a serious or life-threatening risk
3. CA sign that the drug is no longer sold
4. DA label for drugs that are safe in children

After teaching a patient about a new medication, how does the nurse best check understanding?

1. AAsk “Do you understand?” and accept a yes
2. BAsk the patient to explain in their own words how and when to take it
3. CAsk the family whether they understood the teaching
4. DGive a printed leaflet about the drug and assume the patient will read it at home

A patient with poorly controlled seizures asks about activities at home. Which advice is most important?

1. AAvoid drinking water before bed
2. BNever swim or bathe alone
3. CSleep sitting up in a chair
4. DAvoid all forms of exercise

Which practice reduces back strain when a nurse moves a patient or heavy object?

1. ABend at the waist and keep both knees straight
2. BHold the load at arm’s length to keep it steady
3. CStand with the feet close together for balance
4. DKeep the load close to the body and avoid twisting

A patient weighs 180 kg and needs to be moved from bed to chair. The standard ceiling lift on the unit has a lower weight limit. What should the nurse do?

1. AUse the standard lift, because limits include a safety margin
2. BHave two staff lift the patient by hand
3. CUse bariatric-rated equipment and enough trained staff
4. DAsk the patient to stand and pivot without help

A chemical cloud has been released near the hospital, and authorities order “shelter in place”. What should staff do?

1. ASend all visitors home through the main entrance
2. BKeep everyone inside, close windows and doors and shut off outside air intake
3. COpen the windows to let fresh air into the wards and dilute the chemical
4. DEvacuate all patients into the car park at once