Infection control & patient safety worksheet with answers

What is the purpose of a dosimeter badge worn by staff who work with radiation?

1. ATo open doors to the radiology department
2. BTo show staff which patients are radioactive after treatment
3. CTo protect the wearer from radiation
4. DTo measure how much radiation the wearer has been exposed to

What is an iatrogenic infection?

1. AAn infection caught from a family pet at home
2. BAn infection that comes from the patient’s own skin flora
3. CAn infection that is present from birth
4. DAn infection caused by a treatment, test or procedure

Which procedure requires surgical asepsis (sterile technique)?

1. AMeasuring blood pressure on the upper arm
2. BInserting an indwelling urinary catheter
3. CGiving an oral medication through the mouth
4. DGiving a bed bath

A patient on nasal cannula oxygen has dry lips. Which product should the nurse offer?

1. AAn oil-based lip balm
2. BA water-based lip lubricant
3. CPetroleum jelly
4. DA scented petroleum ointment

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

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

A nurse is preparing medications for two patients. What is the safest approach?

1. APrepare both patients’ medications together to save time
2. BAsk one patient to pass the medications to the other
3. CPrepare and give medications for one patient at a time
4. DPut both patients’ medications in one cup and sort them at the bedside

A patient in the emergency waiting room has a cough for six weeks, night sweats, weight loss and blood in the sputum. What should the nurse do first?

1. AStart contact precautions with a gown and gloves for staff
2. BPlace the patient in a shared cubicle with the curtain closed
3. CMask the patient and move them to an airborne isolation room
4. DAsk the patient to wait in the waiting room until called

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

1. AAbdominal thrusts
2. BBack blows only
3. CBlind finger sweeps
4. DChest thrusts