Infection control & patient safety worksheet with answers

Which precautions are used for a patient with HIV infection who has no other infection?

1. ADroplet precautions
2. BStandard precautions
3. CAirborne precautions
4. DContact precautions

Several people develop Salmonella infection after eating the same undercooked chicken. Which mode of transmission is this?

1. AAirborne transmission
2. BVehicle transmission
3. CDirect contact transmission
4. DVector-borne transmission

Which three elements make up the fire triangle in the operating room?

1. AAn oxidizer, an ignition source and a fuel
2. BOxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide
3. CWater, electricity and metal instruments
4. DHeat, light and sound

A patient walking with a gait belt suddenly starts to fall. What should the nurse do?

1. AGrab the patient under both arms and try hard to keep them standing up
2. BHold the belt, widen the stance and ease the patient gently to the floor
3. CLet go of the belt and run to call for help
4. DPull the patient backwards quickly toward the bed

During a norovirus outbreak on a ward, which hand hygiene method should staff use after patient care?

1. AWashing with soap and water
2. BWiping hands on a paper towel only
3. CNo hand hygiene if gloves were worn
4. DAlcohol hand rub only

A portable x-ray is taken at the bedside. Which action protects the nurse?

1. AStand next to the patient and hold the film without protection
2. BStep away from the patient or wear a lead apron during the exposure
3. CLook directly at the x-ray tube during the exposure to check its position
4. DStay close to the patient to keep them still without protection

A woman in late pregnancy is choking and cannot speak or cough. Which technique should the rescuer use?

1. AChest thrusts
2. BAbdominal thrusts
3. CBlind finger sweeps
4. DBack blows only

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. BGive a sedative each time the patient goes to the door
3. CUse an electronic wander alert, supervise closely and offer meaningful activity
4. DKeep the patient in a chair with a vest restraint