Infection control & patient safety worksheet with answers

What does ESBL stand for in an ESBL-producing organism?

1. AEnhanced staphylococcal bacterial load
2. BEnteric serum beta-lymphocyte
3. CExtended-spectrum beta-lactamase
4. DExtended-surface biofilm layer

Which measure is part of standard precautions?

1. AWearing gloves when contact with blood or body fluids is expected
2. BWearing a gown and mask for every patient contact, whatever the task
3. CWearing an N95 respirator for every patient contact
4. DPlacing every patient in a negative-pressure room

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

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

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

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

A parent says, “I tell my son his medicine is candy so he takes it.” What should the nurse teach?

1. ADo not call medicine candy, because the child may take it when no one is watching
2. BThis is a good idea and makes giving medicine easier
3. CIt only matters for medicines that taste bitter or are hard to swallow
4. DIt is fine as long as the medicine is kept in the fridge

A patient in bed has a generalized tonic-clonic seizure. What should the nurse do?

1. AHold the arms and legs firmly to stop the movements
2. BPut a padded tongue blade between the teeth to protect the tongue from biting
3. CTurn the patient on their side and protect them from injury without restraining
4. DGive sips of water to keep the airway moist

Only one airborne infection isolation room (negative pressure) is free. Which newly admitted patient should be placed in it?

1. AA patient with suspected active pulmonary tuberculosis
2. BA patient with C. difficile diarrhea
3. CA patient with confirmed seasonal influenza and a cough
4. DA patient with an MRSA wound infection

A patient with dementia is often found at the exit doors trying to leave the unit. Which measure is most appropriate?

1. ALock the patient alone in a single room so that they cannot reach the exit doors
2. BUse an electronic wander alert, supervise closely and offer meaningful activity
3. CKeep the patient in a chair with a vest restraint
4. DGive a sedative each time the patient goes to the door