Infection control & patient safety worksheet with answers

In The Joint Commission’s (US) terminology, what is a sentinel event?

1. AAn unexpected event causing death or serious physical or psychological harm
2. BA minor error that reaches the patient but causes no harm of any kind at all
3. CAn error that is caught before it reaches the patient
4. DAn expected side effect that was explained to the patient

Which precautions are needed for a patient with scabies?

1. AAirborne precautions
2. BDroplet precautions
3. CNo special precautions
4. DContact precautions

At what height should a bed be when the nurse is giving care at the bedside?

1. AIn the highest position, above the nurse’s chest
2. BAt about the level of the nurse’s waist
3. CAt whatever height the bed was left
4. DIn the lowest position, close to the floor

A patient is receiving opioids for pain. Which sign usually comes before opioid-induced respiratory depression?

1. AIncreasing sedation
2. BDiarrhea
3. CRising blood pressure
4. DDilated pupils

Why does a nurse wear chemotherapy-tested gloves and a gown when emptying the urinal of a patient who recently had chemotherapy?

1. AThe patient is on airborne precautions after treatment
2. BChemotherapy makes the urine strongly acidic and corrosive
3. CThe urine always contains infectious bacteria after chemotherapy
4. DThe body fluids can contain active drug for a time after treatment

Which toy is safest for a toddler?

1. AA toy with small magnets that come out easily
2. BA bag of marbles to sort by color
3. CA large toy with no small parts that can come off
4. DA balloon to play with when an adult is out of the room

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

A nurse teaches an older adult about preventing falls at home. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A“I use night lights between my bedroom and the bathroom.”
2. B“I had grab bars put in next to the toilet.”
3. C“I keep small rugs in the hall so my feet stay warm.”
4. D“I wear shoes with non-slip soles around the house.”