Infection control & patient safety worksheet with answers

Which example shows indirect contact transmission?

1. ABacteria on a bed rail reach a nurse’s hands and then another patient
2. BA mosquito bites an infected person and then a healthy one
3. CLarge droplets from a sneeze land directly on a nearby person’s face
4. DA person inhales tiny particles that hang in the air of a room

Which rule applies when a patient is using oxygen?

1. AOil-based creams should be applied near the mask to protect the skin
2. BNo smoking, open flames or candles near the oxygen
3. COxygen tanks can be stored lying loose on the floor
4. DOxygen tubing can be run under rugs

Which drug is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis?

1. APrednisone
2. BEpinephrine (adrenaline)
3. CFamotidine
4. DDiphenhydramine

A patient with a fentanyl skin patch wants to use a heating pad on the area. What should the nurse teach?

1. AAvoid heat on or near the patch, because it increases how fast the drug is absorbed
2. BHeat only matters if the patch is on the chest
3. CHeat makes the patch last longer, so fewer patches are needed each month
4. DHeat is fine to use, because it helps the patch stick better to the skin

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

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

Which glove-removal technique is correct?

1. APull both gloves off at the same time by the fingertips
2. BPeel the first off by its outside, then slide a bare finger under the second cuff
3. CRemove the second glove by pinching its outside with the bare hand, then wash
4. DWash the gloved hands and reuse the gloves for the next task

A competent patient at high risk of falls insists on walking to the bathroom alone. What is the best nursing approach?

1. AApply wrist restraints so the patient stays in bed
2. BTell the patient that walking alone is against hospital law
3. CRemove the patient’s shoes and walking aid so that they cannot walk alone
4. DExplain the risks, agree on ways to reduce them, respect the decision and document

During a power cut in a US hospital, a ventilator must stay powered. Where should it be plugged in?

1. AInto the outlet that is closest to the bed, whatever its color
2. BInto an extension cord from the corridor
3. CInto any white outlet in the room
4. DInto a red outlet connected to the emergency generator