#1
Which of the following is an effective method to reduce the spread of infections?
Regular handwashing
Skipping handwashing
Wearing dirty gloves
Touching your face frequently
#2
What is the recommended duration for proper handwashing?
10 seconds
20 seconds
30 seconds
1 minute
#3
What is the primary purpose of hand hygiene?
To make hands smell nice
To prevent the spread of infections
To moisturize the skin
To exercise the hands
#4
Which of the following is NOT a recommended handwashing technique?
Using warm water
Vigorously rubbing hands together
Washing hands for 5 seconds
Cleaning under fingernails
#5
Which of the following is an example of a nosocomial infection?
A cold caught from a friend
Food poisoning from eating contaminated food
A surgical wound infection acquired in the hospital
A sunburn from spending too much time outdoors
#6
What does PPE stand for in the context of infection control?
Personal Protective Environment
Public Protection Equipment
Protective Product Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment
#7
What is the recommended technique for hand hygiene when wearing gloves?
Apply hand sanitizer over gloves
Wash hands before wearing gloves
Wash hands after removing gloves
Replace gloves only when visibly soiled
#8
Which of the following is NOT a common hand hygiene product?
Soap
Hand sanitizer
Antibacterial wipes
Toothpaste
#9
What is the proper technique for using hand sanitizer?
Spray it in the air and walk through the mist
Rub it on your hands for at least 10 seconds
Wipe it off immediately after applying
Apply it only on visibly dirty hands
#10
What should you do if your hands are visibly dirty?
Apply hand sanitizer
Wipe hands with a dry towel
Rinse with water only
Wash with soap and water
#11
What is the recommended way to dry hands after washing them?
Shaking them vigorously
Wiping them on clothing
Using a clean towel or air dryer
Leaving them wet to air dry
#12
Which of the following is an example of a contact transmission route for infections?
Breathing in droplets from a cough
Eating contaminated food
Touching a contaminated surface and then touching the face
Being bitten by a mosquito
#13
What is the term for a microorganism that can cause disease but normally exists harmlessly on or in the body?
Pathogen
Antibody
Carrier
Normal flora
#14
What is the primary advantage of alcohol-based hand sanitizers over soap and water?
They require less time to use
They are less effective against germs
They can be used on visibly dirty hands
They have a pleasant scent
#15
Which of the following is NOT considered a critical moment for hand hygiene in healthcare settings?
Before patient contact
After removing gloves
After touching surfaces in the environment
After a long meeting
#16
What is the term for microorganisms that can cause disease?
Bacteria
Virus
Pathogens
Fungi
#17
Which of the following is an example of a droplet transmission route for infections?
Sharing utensils
Touching a contaminated surface
Being sneezed or coughed on by an infected person
Biting insects
#18
What is the term for the process of destroying all forms of microbial life including spores?
Sterilization
Sanitization
Disinfection
Antisepsis
#19
What is the term for the process of reducing the number of microorganisms on surfaces to a safe level?
Disinfection
Sterilization
Antisepsis
Sanitization