Infection control & patient safety worksheet with answers

In the CDC sequence that removes each item separately, which piece of PPE is taken off first?

1. AGloves
2. BGown
3. CMask or respirator
4. DGoggles or face shield

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 whatever height the bed was left
3. CAt about the level of the nurse’s waist
4. DIn the lowest position, close to the floor

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

1. AVector-borne transmission
2. BAirborne transmission
3. CDirect contact transmission
4. DVehicle transmission

A newly hired nurse had BCG vaccine as a child. Which TB screening test is usually preferred?

1. AA tuberculin skin test, which is read 24 hours after it is placed
2. BA chest x-ray every month for the first year
3. CAn interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA) blood test
4. DNo screening, because BCG prevents all TB

A patient has fallen, and the nurse completes an incident report. Which statement about this report is correct?

1. AIt is only needed when the patient is injured
2. BIt replaces the need to document the fall in the patient’s record
3. CA copy of it is placed in the patient’s chart so all staff know about the fall
4. DIt is written factually and does not replace documenting the fall in the patient’s record

A patient is admitted to an inpatient mental health unit. Why are personal belongings checked?

1. ATo remove items that could be used to harm self or others
2. BTo make a list of valuable items for insurance
3. CTo decide which family members may visit
4. DTo find out what the patient likes to wear during the hospital stay

A patient with fever and a spreading rash is suspected of having smallpox. Which precautions are needed?

1. AAirborne and contact precautions
2. BDroplet precautions with a surgical mask
3. CContact precautions only
4. DStandard precautions only

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

1. AAbdominal thrusts
2. BChest thrusts
3. CBack blows only
4. DBlind finger sweeps