Infection control & patient safety worksheet with answers

In the chain of infection, which link does vaccination break?

1. AThe portal of exit
2. BThe infectious agent
3. CThe reservoir
4. DThe susceptible host

In the chain of infection, which link is broken by hand hygiene?

1. AThe infectious agent’s reservoir only
2. BThe portal of exit only
3. CThe mode of transmission
4. DThe susceptible host only

An adult’s platelet count is 40,000/mm³ (40 × 10⁹/L). What does this mean?

1. AA low count that only matters during surgery
2. BA normal platelet count for an adult
3. CA raised platelet count with a risk of clots
4. DThrombocytopenia with a raised risk of bleeding

A patient with a fever and a cough arrives in a crowded clinic waiting room. What should the nurse do?

1. AGive everyone else in the waiting room a mask instead
2. BDo nothing until the patient is seen by the provider
3. CGive the patient a mask and seat them apart from others
4. DAsk the patient to wait outside in the car park

In a hospital fire, which means of moving patients is usually avoided?

1. AWheeling beds through fire doors
2. BStairs
3. CMoving horizontally to another area on the same floor behind fire doors
4. DElevators (lifts)

Sterile saline is spilled on a sterile drape that lies on a non-sterile table. What does this mean?

1. AThe field becomes sterile again when it dries
2. BOnly the wet part is contaminated, so items can be moved to the dry part
3. CThe field is contaminated, because moisture can carry organisms through the drape
4. DThe field stays sterile, because saline is sterile

A nurse has given a medication to the wrong patient. The patient seems well. What is the first priority?

1. AComplete the incident report before anything else
2. BSay nothing to the patient, in order to avoid worrying them
3. CWait until the end of the shift to tell anyone
4. DAssess the patient and monitor for effects of the drug

A nurse teaches new parents how to cope with an infant’s crying. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A“If I get frustrated, I will put him safely in the crib and take a short break.”
2. B“I can call a friend or family member to help when I am tired.”
3. C“If he won’t stop crying, a quick shake will get his attention.”
4. D“I will check whether he is hungry, wet or too warm.”