Infection control & patient safety worksheet with answers

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

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

What type of room is needed for a patient on airborne precautions?

1. AA single room with positive pressure and filtered air
2. BA shared bay with the curtains drawn around the bed
3. CAny single room with a window, with the door left open for observation
4. DA single negative-pressure room (airborne infection isolation room)

A culture and sensitivity report says the organism is “sensitive” to an antibiotic. What does this mean?

1. AThe antibiotic is expected to stop the organism growing
2. BThe patient is allergic to the antibiotic and should not be given it
3. CThe organism causes an allergic reaction to the drug
4. DThe organism has become resistant to the antibiotic

A patient on oxygen is being taken to another department by wheelchair. What should the nurse check first?

1. AThat the portable cylinder has enough oxygen for the whole trip
2. BThat the oxygen is turned off during the transfer to save the supply in the tank
3. CThat the cylinder is the largest size available
4. DThat the cylinder is placed on the patient’s lap

A nurse’s hands are dry and cracked from frequent hand hygiene. What is the best approach?

1. AStop hand hygiene until the skin heals
2. BUse the hand lotion approved by the facility to keep the skin intact
3. CWear gloves all day instead of cleaning the hands between patients
4. DUse any lotion from home, whatever its contents

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. BEncourage pregnant visitors to sit close to the patient to give emotional support
3. CLet the patient share a bathroom with other patients
4. DLimit time close to the patient and handle body fluids per radiation policy

A patient who speaks little English is being discharged with new medications. The patient’s 12-year-old child offers to interpret. What should the nurse do?

1. AUse simple English and many hand gestures
2. BLet the child interpret, because the family prefers it
3. CUse a professional medical interpreter
4. DGive written instructions in English only

The laboratory reports that a blood sample labeled with one patient’s name has a blood group different from that patient’s previous result. What is the most likely problem and response?

1. AA normal change in the patient’s blood group over the years since the last test
2. BA wrong-patient sample, so the test is repeated and the event reported
3. CA laboratory machine fault, so no action is needed
4. DThe previous result was wrong, so it is deleted