Infection control & patient safety worksheet with answers

Which vaccine is recommended for health care workers every year?

1. ATetanus vaccine
2. BMMR vaccine
3. CInfluenza vaccine
4. DHepatitis B vaccine

After washing hands at a sink with hand-operated taps, how should the nurse turn off the water?

1. AWith a clean, dry paper towel
2. BWith the bare forearm before drying
3. CWith the freshly washed hands
4. DThe tap is left running for the next person

What is respiratory hygiene, or cough etiquette?

1. ACoughing into the hands, then wiping them on clothing
2. BTaking an antibiotic at the first sign of a cough
3. CCovering coughs with a tissue or the elbow, then cleaning the hands
4. DWearing an N95 respirator at all times whenever you have a cough

An order uses the abbreviation “MS”. Why is this unsafe?

1. AIt is reserved for drugs used in multiple sclerosis
2. BIt means the drug must be given by mouth only
3. CIt is the abbreviation for milliseconds, not a drug
4. DIt can mean either morphine sulfate or magnesium sulfate

An older adult has trouble getting in and out of the bath. Which measures make bathing safer?

1. AA shower chair, grab bars and a non-slip mat
2. BLocking the bathroom door for privacy
3. CBath oil to help the person slide in and out
4. DA loose rug beside the tub to stand on

A patient with poorly controlled seizures asks about activities at home. Which advice is most important?

1. AAvoid all forms of exercise
2. BSleep sitting up in a chair
3. CAvoid drinking water before bed
4. DNever swim or bathe alone

A nurse notices that the pharmacy has sent the wrong dose and corrects it before giving it. Should the event be reported?

1. ANo, because reporting near misses only blames the pharmacy staff for nothing
2. BOnly if the same error happens three times
3. CNo, because the patient was not harmed
4. DYes, near misses are reported so system weaknesses can be fixed

A toddler has bruises of different ages and a burn, and the parent’s explanation does not fit the injuries. What should the nurse do?

1. AReport the concern following child-protection (safeguarding) procedures
2. BDocument only and say nothing to anyone
3. CWait until there is clear proof of abuse before reporting anything at all
4. DConfront the parent and ask them to admit to abuse